Motivation

I reflected on my training today which started with an early morning run, wearing my head light as it was pitch black - I gave a few car drivers a fright!  It wasn't a long run, as I have done the hard work for the race this weekend, but I was on my own.  The only thing to keep me going was my computer which instantly feeds back my heart rate, time and pace per mile.  I use the results to drive me and know my coach will also be looking at them so I can't slack off.
This evening couldn't be more different - a group turbo training session.  The dynamics of working in a group are different to training on your own.  I am still measuring my output through my computer but I have the added motivation of making sure I'm working at least as hard as my fellow athletes.  There is a focus in this group, a respect for one another although we are at different standards of riding but have a common aim - one of self improvement.
Motivation comes in different forms but if you can gender this "group ethos" then everyone will improve and therefore a greater result will be achieved.  Why not try this at work?  Not the lycra and the sweat but the group ethos of improving your performance but you need to start with a clearly defined objective.  Go on.  Have some fun getting better.