Joe Gutierrez PM team building and modivation
Joseph Gutierrez
Dr. Mindy Kole
Performance Management
Team Building and Motivation
Name: Joseph A. Gutierrez
Article Title: Goals Team Based Incentives - Do They Work?
Author: Linda Kuritzkes
Journal/Periodical: Academy of Management Perspectives
Publication: http://www.teambuildinginc.com/article_incentives.htm
Abstract:
What an organization can do to make a team more effective is the Holy Grail of success, but too often the organization dies by the well intentioned sword of the poorly implemented team compensation they live by. The question “Do Team Based Incentive work?” is addressed in this article, and the author gives the answer “yes” with some qualifiers. The methodology of how to reward teams so the outcome is improved results is addressed by a number of suggested steps.
Article Reflection:
Though the sales case used is fictitious, it is presented in a manner that is clearly explained by Linda Kuritzkes. She does so in a simple, almost recipe like step-by-step explanation.
Central to her recipe is her suggestion to first make sure that there are some true synergies to be achieved by the team that cannot be matched by individuals working separately, which I could not agree more with. She goes on to list others which together leads to a good example of what elements are required for team success.
She expresses what I agree is critical, and that is that a well thought out compensation plan, clearly communicated and well understood by all needs to be in place to target, identify and reward desired performance. I also agree with her assertion and statement that “Team based incentives do work, provided there is a compelling business need for teamwork, the appropriate individuals have been selected and trained, and the compensation plan reinforces the business goals and motivates the team members”
How it relates to Text:
In Aquinas: Chapter 11, Managing Team Performance; Aquinas states a
Dr. Mindy Kole
Performance Management
Team Building and Motivation
Name: Joseph A. Gutierrez
Article Title: Goals Team Based Incentives - Do They Work?
Author: Linda Kuritzkes
Journal/Periodical: Academy of Management Perspectives
Publication: http://www.teambuildinginc.com/article_incentives.htm
Abstract:
What an organization can do to make a team more effective is the Holy Grail of success, but too often the organization dies by the well intentioned sword of the poorly implemented team compensation they live by. The question “Do Team Based Incentive work?” is addressed in this article, and the author gives the answer “yes” with some qualifiers. The methodology of how to reward teams so the outcome is improved results is addressed by a number of suggested steps.
Article Reflection:
Though the sales case used is fictitious, it is presented in a manner that is clearly explained by Linda Kuritzkes. She does so in a simple, almost recipe like step-by-step explanation.
Central to her recipe is her suggestion to first make sure that there are some true synergies to be achieved by the team that cannot be matched by individuals working separately, which I could not agree more with. She goes on to list others which together leads to a good example of what elements are required for team success.
She expresses what I agree is critical, and that is that a well thought out compensation plan, clearly communicated and well understood by all needs to be in place to target, identify and reward desired performance. I also agree with her assertion and statement that “Team based incentives do work, provided there is a compelling business need for teamwork, the appropriate individuals have been selected and trained, and the compensation plan reinforces the business goals and motivates the team members”
How it relates to Text:
In Aquinas: Chapter 11, Managing Team Performance; Aquinas states a