{"product_id":"the-archetype-effect-unlocking-the-six-types-of-motivation-at-work-hardcover","title":"The Archetype Effect: Unlocking the Six Types of Motivation at Work - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Root\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn-depth, research-backed exploration of the answers to worker motivation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on an extensive global research program conducted in nineteen countries around the world surveying over forty-eight thousand people, \u003ci\u003eThe Archetype Effect\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a new framework to understand and cater to worker motivators across roles, industries, and organizations. This book shows how workers can be classified into six major archetypes based on their motivations, and describes how recent disruptions, such as gig work, remote work and AI-assisted automation, are impacting worker motivators overall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe archetypes discussed in this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGivers: Driven by helping others, thrive in collaborative environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperators: Value stability and teamwork, prefer clear instructions and minimal risks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorers: Seek variety, creativity, and new experiences, prefer flexibility and innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArtisans: Motivated by mastery and pride in their work, prefer autonomy and focus on quality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrivers: Ambitious and career-oriented, motivated by recognition and advancement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePioneers: Visionary and entrepreneurial, driven by creating and often leading new ventures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Archetype Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is an enlightening read for anyone wanting a new way to understand what motivates them at work every day, or looking for a language to talk about current role, future choices, and career options with their firm. It is also for all leaders seeking to apply these insights across an organization to increase employee wellbeing, performance, and retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do you go to work? What do you want when you get there? In \u003ci\u003eThe Archetype Effect: Unlocking the Six Types of Motivation at Work\u003c\/i\u003e, James Root uses new global research with almost fifty thousand people to decode the motivations of workers in all types of job. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor some, work is about relationships. For some, it's more about learning and growing. For others, work offers the chance for achievement and recognition. \u003ci\u003eThe Archetype Effect \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a contemporary way to understand what motivates you at work every day, and why you feel how you feel about your job. The six worker archetypes create practical language for talking about your current role, career path, and future options. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual motivations are vital inputs to the design of good jobs, especially in this AI-inflected world of work. This book offers new insights on designing good jobs for the diverse mix of archetypes that most firms have. It describes how leaders can introduce more flexibility into job and career design, and how they can successfully manage teams composed of individuals with widely different motivations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3.5 billion people went to work today. 2 billion were struggling, stressed out, or disengaged when they got there.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world of work is complicated. Gig work, remote work, accelerating automation, re-skilling, a multigeneration workforce, self-managing teams, cross-functional programs, reorganizations...the complexities pile up. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the way most firms manage people through the journey at work still looks a lot like it used to 40 years ago. As customers, we're now used to customized offers and personalized solutions. As workers, we are often managed much the same as everyone else, although the average worker no longer exists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Archetype Effect: Unlocking the Six Types of Motivation at Work \u003c\/i\u003ebuilds on global research by Bain \u0026amp; Company, offering a new way to understand the workforce. Appreciating the rich diversity of what individuals want from work creates the chance to design many more good jobs--good for the individual and good for their organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Archetype Effect \u003c\/i\u003eis for everyone who wants to explore their own archetype and how it affects their daily work experience, as well as for leaders who want their teams to be productive and their colleagues to be part of the more than 1 billion workers who are thriving and engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES ROOT \u003c\/b\u003eis a Senior Partner of Bain \u0026amp; Company, based in Hong Kong. He is Chair of Bain Futures, a global think-tank advancing disruptive ideas that will shape the future of business. He has over 30 years of experience across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 9.19 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42448957046919,"sku":"9781394295210","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3c1a48a3d911d2a8718501c874c62958.webp?v=1741939346","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-archetype-effect-unlocking-the-six-types-of-motivation-at-work-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}