But how many managers and supervisors have taken the time to talk honestly with staff
members about what they need both from work and their leaders?
The climate you create will depend on the beliefs you hold about people and empowerment.
Modern supervisors assume the following:
• The workplace is best served by an empowered, self-directed workplace team
• Motivation can be developed by adapting to the “context” or situation
• Self-direction, commitment and empowerment can and will be developed in the workplace
• The ability of employees to be self-directed, committed and motivated depends on the situation – the employee may be well-motivated and committed with respect to one task or group of tasks and be dependent in others