Collaboration
How to Steer Clear of Groupthink (via HBR)
- “Unfortunately, research shows that consensus-based problem-solving groups are often where innovative ideas go to die. These groups are highly prone to groupthink – quick agreement around status quo solutions with little discussion or deliberation.”
- Instead… (1) challenge the status quo, (2) adopt some placeholder solution that’s good on principles even if you disagree on the details, (3) celebrate progress toward a final agreement.
Culture
Rethinking Your Approach to the Employee Experience (via HBR)
- Throwing competitive perks at people is outdated. People are assessing how they feel.
- Connect with people’s lives outside of work
- Empower people to have autonomy
- Promote personal growth
- Instilling shared purpose
- Provide holistic well-being offerings and help people use them
Leadership
3 Practices That Set Resilient Teams Apart (via HBR)
- Resilient teams know that “collaboration” doesn’t equal “meetings.”
- Resilient teams build caring, supportive relationships with each other.
- Resilient teams feel a collective responsibility to lift each other’s energy and well-being.
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