In reply to Ian O'Rourke.

Motivation is not part of the second diagram, Ian. It's a description of how a knowledge network optimally works. It's not from the perspective of learners & teachers either. In a knowledge network, everyone is both teacher and learner. The diagram is based on research into networks of professionals sharing knowledge.

Dan Pink in his book, Drive, concluded that financial compensation should be negotiated up front, and then taken out of the work equation. If people feel that they are adequately compensated, then they can focus on their work. Bonuses only create artificial games within a structure (work) that is already a type of game. Once money is no longer an issue, then we should focus on Pink's three prime motivators: Autonomy, Mastery, and a Sense of Purpose.