The document narrates a story about Peter, a team leader whose rowing team experienced a winning streak thanks to John and Chris, but began to struggle over time. Upon closer observation, Peter discovers John's lack of engagement, which was affecting team performance despite his previous successes. The document emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and understanding diverse colleague motivations to foster a thriving work environment.

1. What drives a boat …???
Management Lessons
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2. Peter was delighted to see his team’s victory in
rowing league after a long time.
John and Chris were the blue eyed boys for him as it
was after their joining that Peter’s team has won.
Special status for Chris and John was obvious due to
their strong participation.

3. As Peter lead his team, Winning was becoming habit
of this team and so was special status to John and
Chris. For every win they would get major credit
Later as the time passed…………
Gradually winning started becoming tough…… and
tougher………

4. Now Peter was a worried man…..He kept analysing
and suspected that the reason could be teammates
other than John and Chris.
He also thought, “As far as John and Chris are
concerned they are performers and well rewarded
too, so they won’t perform bad”

5. In this crisis …..Peter planned rigorous practice
sessions and this time he planned to observe his
teammates while they practiced
And to his surprise
From a different view the picture was different……..

6. Peter could learn something differently when he
observed his team from a different direction.
Watching from sides he could clearly see that John was
just moving his hands and not applying his
energy……..and this was not visible to him when was
leading his team from the front

7. After discussion with John on same he learned that
John was just not having interest in his work from
couple of months
While he has developed skills of demonstrating his
work despite not doing it !!! For him it was the same
old task that he has done so many times

8. Have you met John earlier…...
Are your Colleagues engaged ??

9. Colleague Engagement :
• Will rewards ensure your colleague’s engagement ?
• What future your colleague see’s with
organisation/you…..
• Should we analyse our colleagues via limited criteria
or apply a broader approach
• Do all colleagues have same priorities…

10. Colleague Engagement :
An Engaged employee brings with him enthusiasm and
optimism, he will not only make efforts to drive
performance but would also influence others while a
disengaged employee is reverse of same

11. Thank You
Short story & Presentation
Ravinder Dangwal