What kind of incentive do you find to be the best motivator of performance?

Our reader poll today asks: What kind of incentive do you find to be the best motivator of performance?

Private verbal and written praise – 22%
Public awards and recognition – 15%
Promotions or assignment to special projects – 27%
Cash. Cold, hard cash – 28%
Something else – 8%

Finding the right incentive.

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