Sounds a lot like Guy Kawasaki's MAP: Mastery, Autonomy, Purpose. From http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-management/improving-employee-re

Sounds a lot like Guy Kawasaki's MAP: Mastery, Autonomy, Purpose. From http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-management/improving-employee-relations/small-business-owners.aspx http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-man... : "First, the most powerful way to enchant employees is to provide a MAP. “M” stands for mastery -- that is, a way to master new skills on the job. “A” stands for autonomy -- so that employees can master new skills while working autonomously and not be micro-managed. Finally, “P” stands for purpose. Employees love to master new skills in autonomous positions while working towards an organization with a high purpose such as making the world a better place."