Business Quote by Anna Stevens
““Managers’ responsibility is to ensure that people deliver the expected results, which are the company’s strategy. The company’s strategy, in turn, determines its competitive advantage. So, if a manager does a poor job of motivating employees’ productivity, the enterprise is a weak competitor. ””
About This Quote
Source Corporate Training Manual, 2019
Managers must align employee output with strategy; poor motivation weakens competitiveness.
In simple terms: Motivation drives strategic success.
Motivate teams to follow strategy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- incentive programs
- skill development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you inspire intrinsic motivation?
- What metrics reflect true productivity?
Motivation is not always controllable.