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How to Create a Positive Work Culture in 2 Ways

The 3 Common Characteristics of a Good Business

How do you create a positive work culture? What are the benefits of autonomy and flexibility at work? In Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan discusses how traditional organizational structures are both economically inefficient and less enjoyable for workers. His solution is to revolutionize organizations by providing autonomy for employees and flexible structures. Continue reading about how to create a positive work culture that your employees will enjoy.

How to Prepare for Organizational Transformation

What is the purpose of organizational transformation? How can you reboot a failing business? Organizational transformation is essential for businesses in the modern day. According to Aaron Dignan’s book Brave New Work, businesses need to be open to change so they don’t fall behind in modern times. Read below for a closer look at how to prepare your company for organizational transformation.

Why Businesses Need Integrative Decision-Making

What is Integrative Decision-Making? Why is democracy important at work? If you want to integrate autonomy and flexibility into an organization, you need to facilitate a democratic process. According to Aaron Dignan’s book Brave New Work, a key way to do this is by using a consent process such as Integrative Decision-Making. Discover what Integrative Decision-Making means and how it can improve work culture.

How to Address Conflict: The 2 Ways to Resolve Disputes

Are you uncomfortable with conflict? How should you address conflict? Not many people enjoy getting into conflict, but unfortunately, you can’t always run away from it. Shonda Rhimes’s book Year of Yes gives techniques for addressing conflict so that you can assert your boundaries. Continue reading to learn how to address conflict the right way.

Why Remaining Neutral Is Best for the New Guy

Why should you remain neutral in crucial situations? How does neutrality improve your life? Chris Hadfield’s memoir An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth expresses important lessons that astronauts learn from space. One of these lessons is to stay as neutral as possible if you’re new to a team or community. Here’s why remaining neutral is the better choice for those in new situations.

Democracy in the Workplace: Giving Everyone a Voice

Why is democracy in the workplace important? How do you distribute authority at work? In Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan emphasizes the importance of giving power to everyone in the workplace. Doing this ensures equality at work and encourages employees to speak up and carry out the organization’s purpose. Let’s look at how you can enforce democracy in the workplace to create an environment of equality.

How to Prepare for Layoffs: Tips for Before & After a Layoff

With mass layoffs reaching a record high, are you wondering how to prepare for layoffs? What should you do before or after being laid off? Layoffs that began in 2022 have picked up pace this year, as companies hit by weaker earnings, inflation, high interest rates, and fears of recession look to cut costs. Since layoffs can cause more distress than even a divorce, it’s important to prepare for layoffs before they happen. Read on to learn how to prepare for layoffs and what to do if you’re laid off.

Advice for Working Moms to Bring Balance to Your Life

Are you having trouble balancing your role as a parent and your job? What is some advice for working moms? These days, moms can do it all. They can work by day at their job and take care of the kids by night. But as Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes points out, it’s not easy being a working mom. Check out this advice for working moms to make your life easier.

How to Create the Ideal Workspace for Optimal Productivity

What are the qualities of an ideal workspace? How can you arrange and decorate your workspace to optimize your thinking? Science writer Annie Murphy Paul claims that creating the ideal workspace is important because where you decide to work has a significant impact on the quality of your thinking. In The Extended Mind, she provides tips for creating a workspace that optimizes your brain’s productivity. Keep reading to discover how to create the ideal workspace, according to Paul.

Productivity Systems: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Are you struggling to stay on top of all your tasks and responsibilities? What’s the best way to streamline your to-do list so you can tackle your workload more effectively and efficiently? If you want to feel in control of your life and on top of your to-do list, you need a system. Having a productivity system allows you to determine how to tackle an item when it lands in front of you rather than waiting until you’re up against a deadline. Here are three productivity systems to help you take control of your time and workload.