Motivation is not a
people problem.

The system is probably sending the wrong signals. People do what gets rewarded, not what's actually needed. That's called Behavioral Misfit. We're the only consultancy that systematically diagnoses and fixes it.

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No pitch.
Just diagnosis.
 

It's called Behavioral Misfit. And it costs more than you think.

Your organization wants innovation, ownership, and loyalty. But your system rewards compliance, attendance, and safety. That dissonance isn't a leadership problem. It's a design problem. And it has a name.

01

Rewards don't solve the problem

Managing behavior through incentives doesn't build engagement — it erodes trust.

02

Engagement programs fizzle out

Short-term measures address symptoms. The system stays unchanged, and so do the results.

03

Behavior can be designed

Build the system right and the right behavior becomes easier than the wrong behavior. That's not luck — that's architecture.

Not by chance. By design.

A structured process that makes behavioral gaps visible and systematically closes them — from diagnosis to lasting organizational integration.

01

Diagnose

Measuring the gap between desired behavior and the signals your system actually sends.

02

Match

Selecting the right tools based on the Behavioral Solution Matrix.

03

Architect

Building the IntrinsiQ Performance Loop: Curiosity, Mastery, Progress.

04

Enable

Training your teams to operate and scale the system independently.

05

Manage

Embedding the design in KPIs, dashboards, and governance for lasting impact.

Does your system have a Behavioral Misfit?

Motivation isn't a character trait of your employees. Use our diagnostic tool to find systemic misalignments in 5 minutes. Free of charge.

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Structured. Not linear.

Every engagement starts with a diagnosis. What comes next depends on what the diagnosis reveals — and how far you want to go.

Step 01 · Diagnosis
Behavioral Misfit Assessment
from € 8,500
Option A
Focused Assessment
€ 8,500
net · excl. VAT
3 behavioral requirements · 1 function · 5–7 working days

Three specific behavioral requirements assessed through a two-stage interview protocol and Behavioral Solution Matrix scoring.

01Two-stage interview protocol (3 behavioral requirements)
02Behavioral Misfit Index with gap analysis per behavior
03Executive Summary + full Diagnostic Report
04BSM positioning maps + prioritized intervention sequence
Assessment fee is credited toward a subsequent Behavioral Design Engagement, if commissioned within 90 days of report delivery.
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Step 02 · Implementation
Behavioral Design Engagement
from € 24,000
Based on assessment output
from € 24,000
net, excl. VAT
Intensive project · scope determined by assessment results

Design and implementation of the behavioral architecture for the identified gaps. Concrete interventions embedded in processes, structures, and systems. Not as a measure, but as architecture.

Assessment fee is fully credited. Condition: commissioned within 90 days of report delivery.
01Diagnose & Align — use the assessment output to set priorities
02Design & Build — develop and test behavioral interventions
03Make it Stick — embed in processes, KPIs, and leadership systems
Inquire about a Behavioral Design Engagement →
Ongoing · Alternative or complementary
Behavioral Architect in Residence
from € 2,200 / month
from € 2,200
/ month · net, excl. VAT
or € 19,800 / year

Your external Behavioral Architect on retainer. Not a project, not a one-off engagement. A permanent strategic partner who can accompany, replace, or gradually cover Steps 01 and 02 over a longer period of time.

Strategic advisory at C-level and HR leadership
Async feedback on concepts, onboarding flows, incentive designs
Training & upskilling in Drive Method, BSM, IntrinsiQ Journey
Like an internal Behavioral Officer, without the overhead
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The annual program for Behavioral Architects.

The Drive Method Masterclass is not a conventional online course. It's an annual program that creates the professional profile of the Behavioral Architect — for HR professionals, leaders, and consultants.

Learn more at behavioral-architects.com

Designing systems that drive themselves.

  • 5 sprints, 2 half-year cycles
  • Live sessions + asynchronous material
  • Permanent alumni access after program completion
  • Optional certification available
  • 4+ participants: team rate from € 1,190 / person
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The Drive Method – Roman Rackwitz

The handbook for architecture.

In "The Drive Method," Roman Rackwitz decodes the mechanisms behind sustainable performance. No myths, no motivational speeches — just architecture.

How to build engagement that survives even when external rewards disappear. A practical guide for those who want to design systems, not symptoms.

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Trust from practice.

"Engaginglab gave us the decisive ideas around gamifying our business model at a critical stage of development. I'm very grateful."

Carsten SudhoffCEO CircularSociety & Chairman sqiyo AG

"Roman knows gamification inside and out, back to front and upside down. It's clear that he lives it."

Nick TyrellCEO Osney Media

"With targeted questions and his relaxed style, Roman managed to bring all participants on board and arrive at clear, actionable results."

Daniel Wanschalöm JankeTechnical Co-Founder BRIVE

Tools for immediate application.

Intrinsic Design Manifesto

A counter-argument to the old operating model of motivation and a blueprint for a radically different perspective.

Download manifesto →

Behavioral Solution Matrix Toolkit

Find the right behavioral solution for your organization's specific goals. Ready to apply immediately.

Download toolkit →

Leaderboard for Motivation

How to turn rankings into instruments that celebrate individual progress instead of generating pressure.

Download cheat sheet →

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