Visibility is important for motivation

People always say that visibility is important, but often they fall short when asked to give examples.

I thought I'd give you an example that is fairly obvious and can easily be tested. That's if you have a newer kin of Nokia mobile phone..

http://sportstracker.nokia.com

The sportstracker gives you a few data about your training trips, but it also give you motivation trough it's functionality.

You can have your own training buddies connected and then you can actually see what your friends have done. The application is actually quite simple using your GPS on the mobile phone and registering speed and altitude in your workout (cycling/running/walking++).

More important is the web site that creates the link between your buddies and you. This creates a sense of competition between you and your friends. I find it inspiring to see that a friend of mine has done a 10km track in an hour last night. I suddenly find myself wanting to do some running.

Maybe this can inspire you to do some of the things you do at work visible to others as well. Maybe it creates a small sense of competition and fun. Maybe it motivates you and your co-workers?

It surely motivates me! Too bad you can't use the mobile phone when swimming..