{"id":9830,"date":"2026-09-24T10:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colliersglobalinvestors.it\/management-drives-comprendere-cio-che-motiva-le-persone-per-costruire-organizzazioni-piu-efficaci\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T10:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:13:37","slug":"management-drives-comprendere-cio-che-motiva-le-persone-per-costruire-organizzazioni-piu-efficaci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colliersglobalinvestors.it\/en\/management-drives-comprendere-cio-che-motiva-le-persone-per-costruire-organizzazioni-piu-efficaci\/","title":{"rendered":"Management Drives: Understanding What Motivates People to Build More Effective Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People as a Strategic Driver of Growth<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In an economic environment characterized by increasingly rapid change, the ability to understand what drives people’s behaviors, decisions, and ways of working together has become a strategic factor in organizational competitiveness. Today, competitive advantage depends not only on technology, processes, or technical expertise, but also on the quality of relationships, leadership effectiveness, and employee engagement. According to McKinsey research, employee disengagement and turnover can cost a mid-sized S&P 500 company more than $288 million annually in lost productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Understanding People’s Motivations Matters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Within this context, tools such as Management Drives\u00ae provide valuable insights by increasing awareness of the motivations that influence how people communicate, collaborate, and make decisions. The objective is not to label individuals or teams, but to create a shared language that fosters mutual understanding and more effective collaboration. While methodologies may differ, a Gallup meta-analysis involving more than 1.2 million employees across 45 countries found that strengths-based approaches are associated with increases in employee engagement of up to 15%, profitability of up to 29%, and sales performance of up to 19%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Journey of Listening and Organizational Awareness<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Between April and June 2026, we launched a Management Drives\u00ae initiative involving 52 colleagues in a process of assessment, discussion, and reflection. The project provided an opportunity to observe team dynamics from a different perspective while fostering greater individual and collective awareness across the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Strength of Diversity<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

One of the most significant insights that emerged from the program was a strong focus on relationships, collaboration, and the creation of a positive and harmonious working environment. The findings highlighted a culture built on listening and cooperation, while also offering valuable reflections on how diverse perspectives can be integrated to address organizational complexity more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Listening to Development Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The workshops also served as an important organizational listening exercise. Key themes that emerged included the need to continue developing processes aligned with the company’s growth, enhancing clarity and transparency in communication, and fostering a widespread, constructive feedback culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in People Development to Create Sustainable Value<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

According to research conducted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 86% of employees have participated in company-sponsored professional development activities and rate the support received at nearly four out of five stars on average. Against this backdrop, the Management Drives program has proven to be a valuable tool for strengthening mutual understanding, improving collaboration across teams, and increasing awareness of organizational dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding what motivates people means creating the conditions for more effective leadership and a corporate culture capable of supporting sustainable growth and long-term performance. “Understanding what drives our behaviors and shapes the way we collaborate enables us to build more effective and authentic professional relationships. The Management Drives journey has provided us with a common language to recognize and value individual differences, transforming them into a driver of growth for both our teams and the organization<\/em>” Giulia Longo, COO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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McKinsey & Company: The Daily Read<\/a>.
ATD Research: Employer-Sponsored Professional Development: Investing Today for a Stronger Workforce Tomorrow<\/a>.
Gallup: The Relationship Between Strengths-Based Employee Development and Organizational Outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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