Overview As part of a personal and professional development process to improve my emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and ability to lead and influence within organizations of various sizes, I am undertaking an informal research project to identify, categorize, and apply learnings around power dynamics in the workplace. Background I spent the first 12 years of my …
I came across Vanessa Shaw’s Design Thinking for HR toolkit today and wanted to share. A ‘learning launch’ is a way to test assumptions. In this, you demonstrate a prototype for what a future program could look like BEFORE wasting time building it. Learn how to save time with design thinking here https://t.co/Rh02jpwrsN pic.twitter.com/ZzCSRaLump — …
The insight-discovery process, which extends beyond a company’s boundaries to include insight-generating partnerships, is the lifeblood of innovation. We won’t belabor the matter here, though, because it’s already the subject of countless articles and books. One thing we can add is that discovery is iterative, and the active use of prototypes can help companies continue to …
Now, at the end of every project, or once a quarter if employees have long-term assignments, managers would answer four simple questions — and only four. The first two are answered on a five-point scale, from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree;” the second two have yes or no options: 1. Given what I know of this person’s …
Trust is built and maintained with these four traits: Common ground (we have similar values and objectives) Predictability (I can predict your behavior) Consideration (you will take my needs into consideration before you act) Forewarning (you will tell me before you act in a way that is not in my interests) via Gretchen Pisano
The more caffeinated you are, the more easily you can succumb to instinctive responses, which prevent you from rising above, setting boundaries, and thinking rationally. Sleep is vital for solving problems creatively and seems to improve emotional control. “You need to be at your best to deal with these people successfully and it’s hard to …
“Vertical processes deal with allocating funds and talent via budgeting and planning. Horizontal processes are designed around workflow and are carried out through lateral relationships between departments.” via Strategyzer
The old ways of working are literally not working … via Percolate
We start designing on paper for a number of reasons: • It’s faster. • Everyone can contribute (not just designers). • Nobody gets too attached to the ideas that are generated because they’re so quick and rough. We purposefully use thick markers to make sure nothing gets too precious. • Did I mention it’s faster? …
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