I have a theory. It is based only on anecdote and idealism, not hard evidence. When in control of their work, many people would thrive on about four hours of intense and productive work a day…
Category: Organisational design
Making rules
Organisations live down to their rules, so it comes to look like those rules are necessary. It takes a leap of faith to conclude that behaviour could improve as a result of reducing rather than increasing regulations…
Silo working and career progression
This may be just me but in every large organisation I have worked in, and in every employee survey I have read, people complain about internal communication between departments and opportunities for career progression…
Note to self 