The Effects of Controls on Staff, Workflow and Success

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What are controls at work and what do they do? What are the effects of controls? Controls are used to set rules for acceptable actions and fixed parameters for behavior. The effects of controls vary based on the workplace culture, but they can impede workflow and restrict capable staff necessarily. Read on for more about the effects of controls and why Netflix removed controls.

WIG Session: A Meetings Dedicated to Key Goals

WIG Session: A Meetings Dedicated to Key Goals

What is a WIG session in 4DX? How should a session focused on wildly important goals be run? A WIG session is a critical part of accountability on what you’re trying to accomplish. These meetings are focused solely on the wildly important goals rather than getting caught up in other day-to-day minutiae. Keep reading for a sample agenda and structure for each WIG Session.

The Keeper Test: How Netflix Decides to Fire Someone

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What is the Netflix Keeper Test? How can it provide a measure for deciding what employees should be retained and who should be let go? The Keeper Test is a measure used by managers at Netflix to regularly reassess every employee on their teams. If a person said they were leaving for another job, you ask yourself if you would fight to keep them. If you wouldn’t, you should consider firing them. Read on for more about the Netflix Keeper Test and how it works.

Unlimited Vacation Policy: Does It Actually Work?

Unlimited Vacation Policy: Does It Actually Work?

What is an unlimited vacation policy? Does it make employees work more or do they take advantage and disappear for long periods? Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, focuses on work quality over quantity. In keeping with that philosophy, an unlimited vacation policy allowed employees to take off time as they desired as long as they’re getting what they need to do done. Keep reading for more about the unlimited vacation policy at Netflix, as shared by Reed Hastings in No Rules Rules.

Creative Introverts Are Critical for Your Organization

Creative Introverts Are Critical for Your Organization

Is creativity more common in introverts? How can your organization cultivate and benefit from creative introverts? Creative introverts benefit from solitude and intense concentration. Moving away from a focus on collaborative environments can bring out the creativity that may be seen more often in introverted people. Keep reading for more about creative introverts and what they offer.