{"id":92322,"date":"2023-02-20T11:20:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T15:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=92322"},"modified":"2023-02-23T11:20:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T15:20:57","slug":"human-centered-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/human-centered-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Human-Centered Organizations: Why We Need Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are human-centered organizations? How do they operate differently from traditional companies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authors Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini argue that fostering human-centered ideals, like employee innovation and inspiration, results in happier workers and more successful companies. In their book <em>Humanocracy<\/em>, they describe how to build human-centered organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about human-centered organizations, according to Hamel and Zanini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defining-human-centered-organizations\">Defining Human-Centered Organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini, a human-centered organization is an organization that\u2019s designed to bring out and harness each employee\u2019s full creative potential, instead of forcing people into lockstep using rules and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/micromanagement-in-the-workplace\/\">micromanagement<\/a>. In other words,<strong> a human-centered organization optimizes <em>people\u2019s contributions to the company<\/em>, rather than just their obedience and their production numbers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their book <em>Humanocracy<\/em>, the authors say the central belief behind a human-centered organization is that<strong> each person\u2014regardless of role or job title\u2014deserves the chance to nurture their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/original-ideas\/\">unique ideas<\/a> and creative gifts. <\/strong>Everyone has ideas that are worth exploring, and allowing them to do so could turn out to be more valuable to the company than forcing them to just carry out their official duties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While human-centered organizations should, according to the authors, foster innovation and creativity, that <em>doesn\u2019t <\/em>mean leaving employees to figure out <em>everything<\/em> by themselves: To thrive, they\u2019ll still need some training in their basic work tasks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/new-employee-training\/\">Training employees<\/a> well <em>and<\/em> encouraging creativity can also boost their inventiveness: One study found that in the workplace, creativity is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/IJOA-06-2020-2271\/full\/html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the link between training and innovation<\/a>. In other words, employees need training to learn the basics of their jobs, but they also need creativity to find new and better ways to do those jobs. This has important implications: Many people think that innovation is about breaking away from your training, but this study suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/content\/doi\/10.1108\/IJOA-06-2020-2271\/full\/html#:~:text=Practical%20implications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">innovation is more about <em>building upon <\/em>it.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explore three ways human-centered organizations promote innovation and creativity: They 1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-empower-employees-as-a-leader\/\">empower employees<\/a>, 2) foster accountability, and 3) foster connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-human-centered-organizations-empower-employees\">Human-Centered Organizations Empower Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamel and Zanini explain that <strong>human-centered organizations encourage and empower employees to solve problems on their own<\/strong>, instead of having them work through their supervisors and managers. Employees at human-centered organizations take on tasks that aren\u2019t normally part of their jobs, make plans and carry them out, and even use company funds as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Many leaders find it hard to let go of their need for control and simply trust their employees, especially when delegating tasks outside of those employees\u2019 usual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/job-role-vs-job-description\/\">job descriptions<\/a>. One simple and practical strategy to stop micromanaging and cede control is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2018\/06\/04\/try-these-12-strategies-if-you-need-to-stop-micromanaging\/?sh=3a0fda761c48#:~:text=2.%20Manage%20Expectations%2C%20Not%20Tasks%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">focus your attention on setting <em>goals<\/em>, rather than heavily explaining tasks<\/a>. In other words, instead of giving step-by-step instructions for how to get something done, simply give the employee an objective and, if applicable, a budget. If they need more guidance on specific tasks, they can then come to you and ask for help.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-foster-accountability\">They Foster Accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Along with this empowerment, workers must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/accepting-responsibility\/\">take responsibility<\/a> for the outcomes of their ideas, whether good or bad.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The authors say that team members in a human-centered organizations must directly communicate with each other about their issues and intentions, and they must hold each other accountable for their actions and results. This creates a web of accountability, instead of the traditional pyramid of authority figures handing down decisions to the workers beneath them. That web creates stronger bonds among employees, fosters a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/the-endowment-effect\/\">sense of ownership<\/a> and pride in their work, and encourages teamwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While the authors advocate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/personal-accountability\/\">personal accountability<\/a> to foster teamwork, ownership, and pride, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/extreme-ownership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Extreme Ownership<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>Jocko Willink and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/leif-babin-navy-seal\/\">Leif Babin<\/a><em> <\/em>recommend going a step further:<em> <\/em>Take responsibility for the <em>entire team\u2019s<\/em> performance, not just for your own. If everyone on the team feels accountable for the team as a whole, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/extreme-ownership#extreme-ownership-enables-continuous-improvement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">everyone will put forth their best efforts<\/a> to find solutions to <em>everyone\u2019s <\/em>problems and further boost team performance. This will help to create the \u201cweb of accountability\u201d that Hamel and Zanini propose, resulting in happier employees and better results for the company.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-they-foster-connection\">They Foster Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the authors note, employees of a human-centered organization must have direct contact with customers. Instead of having a separate customer service team whose entire job is to be the face of the company, a human-centered organization <strong>nurtures direct relationships between the people who make the products and the people who use them.<\/strong> This allows employees to directly see the outcome of their efforts\u2014that they\u2019re helping people\u2014and further builds that sense of pride in their work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Direct contact between workers and customers doesn\u2019t just improve your <em>employees\u2019<\/em> experience of work\u2014 it also <a href=\"https:\/\/nancy-rubin.com\/2021\/01\/04\/5-advantages-of-keeping-in-contact-with-your-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greatly improves the <em>customer<\/em> experience<\/a>, which translates into more repeat business and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/word-of-mouth-marketing-strategy-3\/\">word-of-mouth advertising<\/a>. It also provides opportunities to seek customer feedback, which will help you to find and fix weaknesses in your business practices.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Need Human-Centered Organizations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamel and Zanini say that<strong> human-centered organizations are necessary because employees at traditional companies are bored, frustrated, and disillusioned<\/strong>\u2014in fact, only 15% of people currently feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/employee-engagement-report\/\">engaged at work<\/a>. This widespread disengagement is bad for people and bad for business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Present <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/job-engagement\/\">employee engagement<\/a> numbers aren\u2019t quite as bad as Hamel and Zanini describe here\u2014it\u2019s true that only 15% of employees reported feeling engaged in 2017, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrcloud.com\/blog\/8-employee-engagement-statistics-you-need-to-know-in-2021#:~:text=Calculate%20Now-,Only%2036%25%20of%20Employees%20Are%20Engaged%20in%20the%20Workplace!,spreading%20negativity%20to%20their%20colleagues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that number is up to 36%<\/a> as of the latest Gallup poll. Even so, that means only just over a third of employees feel happy and engaged in the workplace, so there\u2019s still a great deal of room for improvement.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are human-centered organizations? How do they operate differently from traditional companies? Authors Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini argue that fostering human-centered ideals, like employee innovation and inspiration, results in happier workers and more successful companies. In their book Humanocracy, they describe how to build human-centered organizations. 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