Carsten Tams

My last post summarized insights from Champions Program leaders on how to design experiences that generate participant motivation and engagement. Many of these practitioner insights closely overlap with findings from a rich body of research on motivation. Below are five research-backed principles that can help Champions Program leaders design more motivating and engaging program experiences. 1. Prioritize Intrinsic Motivation What Research Shows Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan), one of...

What keeps Ethics Champions motivated and engaged? Champions Program leaders recently explored this question in our latest Champions Clubhouse session. What stood out right away was the wealth of ideas. Participants surfaced a wide range of practical approaches to sustaining motivation. The challenge, it turns out, is not so much identifying measures for motivating programs. When it comes to motivation, there is no single lever to pull. The real challenge is curating a handful of targeted...

Key Action Insights at a Glance Develop a Broad Capability Set: Balance E&C System Skills with Ethical Life Skills (see definition below), equipping Champions to both understand the organization’s E&C framework and influence ethical conversations and culture. Use Ethical Life Skills as Engagement Anchors: Include broadly transferable skills that resonate with Champions’ values and aspirations. Structure Learning as a Journey: Move beyond isolated training sessions toward progressive skill...