Published on 26 April 2020 The National Security Council proposed a series of easing measures last Friday night. These give the people perspective, although their implementation is conditional and hard choices had to be made. Our social contacts will necessarily be at a low ebb for some time to come. It is more important than ever to persevere during this 'people's marathon', in which the ... Read More
Report 4: The Leadership Compass as a guide to motivational communication
Published on 21 April 2020 Marathon runners prepare themselves thoroughly for a race. Not only physically, but also mentally: they have psychological strategies to get through difficult moments. They also have a tactical plan: they plan their race according to course knowledge and the opposition. The whole population has been running for more than 5 ... Read More
Report 2: Is our motivation for following through levelling off? The importance of clear and logical communication
Published on 8 April 2020 Last weekend, a debate arose about the exact content of certain measures, such as who can rest on a park bench. As different politicians and scientists gave their opinions, this caused some confusion among the public. It is crucial that during the refinement and later phasing out of the measures there is clarity on the ... Read More
Report 1: How long will we be able to keep these measures up? Our motivation is fine for the time being!
Published on 30 March 2020 In order to achieve great performances, top athletes need to train daily and take good care of themselves. Their motivation plays a key role here. Without a large dose of healthy motivation, they cannot keep up their demanding training rhythm. In these coronary times, people's motivation to stick to the prescribed measures is also put to the test. ... Read More