Authentic Workplace's Don't Try To Make Everyone the Same
What were the three workplace examples? (What were the organizations)
Shops/Cafe in Italy, Record Label in Manhattan, British Army
A fearless organization is one where members are not afraid to participate, express themselves, and be present.
Why is it important to maintain an extremely positive work environment for the success of the company?
The employees are most crucial to success, so maintaining their happiness and wellbeing imperative.
Finish the phrase: culture eats...
Strategy for breakfast
What do many leaders lack?
Organizational intelligence
What does the example of the Goffee's experience in Italy teach?
Individuals do more than merely fulfill role obligations. In each example from the Italian town, people went beyond what we might expect from their roles. They brought themselves to their jobs and roles. And that is the kind of behavior that comes naturally in authentic organizations. Such organizations communicate a sense of authenticity through people expressing their unique character.
What is the importance of a psychologically safe work environment?
In a psychologically safe work environment, individuals are allowed and encouraged to express themselves and speak openly, leading to productivity, higher morale, and more innovation.
What is the importance of creating shared experiences amongst an organization?
It creates a strong sense of community.
What are advantages of a caring culture style?
Improved teamwork, engagement, trust, communication, and sense of belonging.
What does "OQ" lead to? What does someone that embodies "OQ" have?
Organizational intelligence.
What kind of environment does the record label operate in? Why is this productive?
The record label hosts an environment of conflict resultant from passion about their work, which produces a high quality of music production.
How do you define a psychologically safe workplace?
The best places to work not only provide people with job satisfaction but...
life satisfaction
What are disadvantages of an enjoyment based culture?
Too much emphasis on an enjoyment culture can result in lack of responsibility and accountability, lack of discipline and organization, and it becomes difficult to manage/lead.
Why do high "organizational leaders" foster an understanding of "who we are" ? Why is this effective?
In order to lead, you need to establish a create a shared understanding of what's important and what the organization stands for.
People whose differences in perspectives, habits of mind, and core assumptions would challenge and push them in new directions. Therefore, we focus on the fundamental differences in attitudes and mind-set between one person and another (whether or not there’s also a demographic difference between them).
Why are people reluctant to speak up, and remain silent?
We want to avoid risks of being incorrect, and perceived negatively by our peers and bosses.
What happens when an organization allows workers to pursue their passions?
What are disadvantages of a results based culture style?
Why is important to be selective about what messages to send and what information to give?
Because everyone is constantly bombarded/dealing with information, so in order to be successful in communicating it is important to be selective as to not overwhelm the receiver.
What is an important aspect of individuality in the workplace?
- The first, simply put, is that authentic workplaces allow people to be themselves: to have a voice, exercise discretion, express disagreement, show what they really care about, feel “natural” or self-fulfilled on the job
- The second, equally important aspect of individuality is that effective organizations are willing and able to leverage the wide range of differences among their people.
What can a boss do to build psychological safety?
- Set direction of work/thought
- Invites input for clarity and improvement
- Create conditions for continued learning
Why is it important to empower people to "own their work"?
They feel true possession over their work, leading to growth, innovation, and the ability to push the company forward.
Which is one of the highest two ranked cultures by vote amongst caring, purpose, learning, enjoyment, results, authority, safety, and order?
Caring and results.
How do you "foster an ethos" in your work enviorment?
Clearly demonstrate the wanted behaviors and actions wanted in the organization, and make this well known amongst all members.