21 October 2020
Insights to help you transform ways of working so people love their jobs!
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This edition kicks off with the lowdown on OKRs, followed by a look at software development trends, absent user requirements, issues around knowledge bias, organisations prioritising team skills, and the value of performance reviews… plus more!
OKRs: What Are They & What Does a Good One Look Like?
Despite being around for some time Objectives and Key Results or OKRs are seeing a wave of adoption by organisations, turning traditional goal setting on its head.
Daring to Be Different - Bucking the Current Trends in Software Development
David Heinemeier Hansson creator of Ruby on Rails, and co-founder/CTO of Basecamp challenges the current thinking and practices of software development.
What to Do When Your User Requirements Are From Others Making Sh*t Up
True user-centred design requires input from users rather than “insights” based on hunches that are essentially assumptions made to please stakeholders.
Why Don’t Stakeholders Understand Our Ideas?
Ideas are often expressed with the unknowing assumption that the audience possesses the background knowledge in being able to understand.
“No Brilliant Jerks” - Why Organisations Are Opting for Team Skills Instead
Long tolerated despite the damage inflicted on those around them, organisations are now addressing the impact of “Brilliant Jerks” on their bottom line.
From the Archives…
One of 3 blogs exploring The Future of Work, Alex delves into performance reviews and how despite the many changes in the way we work - they haven’t.
AND ANOTHER THING…
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Nigel Dalton chats about a range of topics including what made REA so successful, why managers are not well revered, Lean, strategy... and how to avoid dying on the Tour de France.
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Get to know your team with over 300 icebreaker questions.
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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome - a chart on how to not only identify which type you may have but also practical tips on how to manage it.
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Is it time for an organisational health check?
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