Desk Moves

Desk Moves

http://larahogan.me/blog/desk-moves

Uses the example of asking an employee to move desks as something boring that ends up being emotional.

Core Needs

BICEPS

  • Belonging
  • Improvement/Progress
  • Choice
  • Equality/Fairness
  • Predictability
  • Status

Belonging

Community and Connection

“I was part of this group, and now I’m being moved away.”

Improvement/Progress

Progress towards purpose/my work improves others’ lives/my skills are increasing.

I have a reason to come in every day.

“How does this fit the plan?” “Will this slow me down?”

Choice

Options and Autonomy

“I chose my current seat” “Is this the first step in taking away more autonomy?”

Equality/Fairness

Equal access to resources/information / Reciprocity / Fair decisions

“This is unfair” “I used to have a window”

Predictablity

When/Where/What is consistenent

“I like having my spot” “I don’t want to move everyday”

Status

My work & worth is recognized

“Where do I belong?” “Am I being punished?”