One of the best things we did was use std. work as an intro to our performance reviews. We discussed the job, what was working what was not. It eased the tension in having a performance review and created a more team experience. Many times the employee pointed out their own short comings and agreed the std work was correct. Did it work this way every time, no. But few argued the std work practices.

You brought back a few memories how important flow is, even to the individual worker. Things get done when people understand what they need to do. Funny how understanding is more important to success than any type of incentive.