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Making work feel better
Pay attention to work where time seems to gallop at a brisk clip, and you feel immersed. Tasks or projects that leave you satisfied, fulfilled, and maybe even joyful. That’s your compass. From there, experiment —say yes to opportunities that align with your compass, dive into these strengths, and develop them.Equally important, do a reverse…
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Remote or face time
Remote versus Office Putting polarised confirmation bias aside, great knowledge work is not defined by where you do it. Autonomy is good for every business, if you want colleagues with commitment and longevity. There probably isn’t a right answer, but there is a wrong answer; someone else deciding where you do your best work. Where…
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Competencies – get in the bin
If you want a homogeneous team of group thinkers then competencies might be a great method. If you want great results then hire diverse, spikey people who can rally around a cause with respect for each other.
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HIPO – BS?
Are High Potential programs a valuable way to identify and support your best people, or just another tired example of old thinking BS? It’s the latter, get over yourself.
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Purpose
Knowing how your role contributes to the meaningful work of the organisation is hugely positive. As deliberate Leaders we go further by connecting the org purpose with each person’s strengths, ambitions and beliefs, to help people care deeply about the quality of their work which in turn increases fulfilment. In bingo terms this is known…
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Inclusion – not that tricky
Anyone can make the decision to be inclusive – it just takes deliberate action. Start by asking for, listening to, and acting on input. Pop your judgemental hat in a box and hide it behind the coats you no longer wear. Your goal is to no longer need to ask for input, your colleagues feel…
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Remote Employees
You hired people in different locations for a reason – help them succeed by1. Asking everyone to join regular team meetings via individual video – this is inclusive, levels the field and allows for better facilitation.2. Making remote employees 1:1s a priority, not moving without a really good reason and notice.3. Scheduling informal time with…
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Rapid team work
Rapid team work is essential for any company to achieve its goals. Here are some tips to make sure your team is working efficiently:1. Start with a shared common purpose. Without a shared purpose, there can be sub optimization and unhealthy competition.2. Be inclusive. Encourage everyone to offer their ideas and opinions free from ridicule…
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Values
Directionally useful or silly? First ask are they even helpful? Values like integrity, hard work and honesty are BS. Who is looking for cheating lazy liars? Assuming you have some directionally useful decision making values, you then need to test them, regularly – surveys and a values reporting tool for examples where values are not…
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Work hard!
Reminder that you don’t have to work ‘hard’ every moment of your work day. That’s nonsense peddled by Victorian factory owners. Seek work that aligns with your strengths and ambitions, then you are far more likely to maximise your contribution and actually enjoy it. Seek outcomes rather than effort. Oh and be kind on the…