<ul><li>The throwaway line from Star Wars that has carried me through so many things I didn't feel like doing is 'Uncle Owen, this R2 unit has a bad motivator!'.</li><li>Software Developers are the most motivated and go-getting individuals, so it should raise alarm bells if a group of software developers are listless and disengaged.</li><li>There are many things that can cause devs to have a bad motivator, such as excessive approval gates that slow the process down.</li><li>Another thing that can impact developers' motivation is unexplained rules or policies, as it feels petty.</li><li>Meeting culture also plays a significant role in developers' motivation, as they often have work that requires deep focus and uninterrupted time.</li><li>Lastly, it's essential to be sincere about appreciation and acknowledge the team's hard work.</li><li>Innovation may suffer if management comes in and eliminates the benefits of a new solution.</li><li>A lack of motivation is a symptom of a problem, and fixing these demotivators will take time to earn back trust and motivation.</li></ul>

Uncle Owen, This R2 Unit Has a Bad Motivator!

Discover more