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Strategies for different uncertainties

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💼 Business Management Strategy Innovation Decision-making Organizational Behavior
  1. Organizations struggle to handle uncertainty despite it being crucial for success. They need clear ways to think and act when facing unknowns.
  2. Even those who understand uncertainty need tools to persuade others in their organization to engage with it effectively.
  3. Different types of not-knowing exist, and recognizing these differences helps organizations make better decisions and adapt more easily.

A team, not a family

Tech Ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
💼 Business Management Leadership Team Dynamics Startup Culture Organizational Behavior
  1. A team focuses on winning and achieving goals, not personal relationships. Everyone works together towards the same objective.
  2. Team members have different strengths and may need different levels of support to reach their potential. It's important to help each other perform at their best.
  3. The leader of the team is responsible for its success. If the team isn't performing well, the leader must reflect on their decisions and make necessary changes.

Your job as a CEO: Hire and Fire

Tech Ramblings • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
💼 Business Management Human Resources Leadership Corporate strategy Organizational Behavior
  1. Hiring is really tough because it's hard to know if a candidate has the right skills, work ethic, or fits into the company's culture. The best employees often show curiosity and a willingness to learn, which are more important than just having the right experience.
  2. Firing someone is not about difficulty; it’s about the emotional pain it causes. It’s important to handle it with care since it can be distressing for everyone involved and can help the affected employee move on to a better opportunity.
  3. Keeping your team lean is crucial for a company to run efficiently. If there are underperformers, it's better to let them go to ensure the company can move faster and be more productive, while also remembering not to cut too many key employees.

Return to office: why the leadership pushes workers to come back

Respectful Leadership • 0 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
💼 Business Workplace Remote work Leadership Employee engagement Organizational Behavior
  1. Leaders want workers back in the office because they learn from them. Being in person helps managers understand their team's skills and insights better.
  2. Social connections at work are important. When people chat in the office, it builds team spirit and loyalty that can be hard to maintain when working from home.
  3. Body language matters for communication. Managers find it easier to assess a worker's attitude and commitment when they can see them all day rather than just during short video calls.

🐿️ Synecdoche - The Insanely Profitable Tech Newsletter

Squirrel Squadron Substack • 0 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
💼 Business Corporate culture Management Practices Team Dynamics Performance evaluation Organizational Behavior
  1. Using synecdoche, or referring to a whole group by a part of it, can make communication more engaging and memorable. It helps in keeping language lively and can simplify complex ideas.
  2. Rewarding the whole team for their collective achievements is often more effective than just acknowledging individual stars. This promotes collaboration which is crucial for success.
  3. Traditional performance metrics and individual incentives can hinder teamwork. Instead, focusing on the overall outcomes and celebrating collective efforts can lead to better alignment and cooperation.
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