I am always looking for inspiration for my research paper. I came across a video at the bottom of MSNBC’s‘s home page under the title “Business Sustainability” with a video by author Gary Hamel. I watched the video and then checked out the source site Bigthink.com. The lead into the video says,
“Bestselling business author Gary Hamel says that companies’ largest source of exploited value is the fact that staffers don’t unlock their full potential” (Bigthink.com, 2009).
Please follow the link to watch the video.
The Problem with Employees | Gary Hamel | Big Think
One point Hamel made is American corporations are operating under a traditionalist, “do as you’re told”, “chain of command”, “obedience” driven business model. He points to old models like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
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Maslow's Hierarchyof Need
Hamel suggests initiative, creativity, and passion are what employers need to be competitive in a global economy.
Saying that they are “gifts” that cannot be commanded but freely given by employees.
I was inspired! I believe mentoring is the platform on which to build this new inspired workforce. Mentoring, as opposed to coaching, has the ability to transform the entire person, in comparison to coaching which improves skills or task related objectives. What do you think? Watch the video and leave a comment. Thanks!
