Inspiring Workplaces: Questions for a More Innovative Workplace

Published: Wed, 11/09/22

Inspiring Workplaces

ISSUE 946 - Nov. 9, 2022


		Questions for a More Innovative Workplace

	To help Google crowdsource ideas they created a program called The Simplicity Sprint, which involved asking 176,000 full-time employees these three questions: What would help you work with greater clarity and efficiency to serve our users and customers? Where should we remove speed bumps to get better results faster? How do we eliminate waste and stay entrepreneurial and focused as we grow? Asking their employees these questions using "we" language also helps create a sense of belonging for employees and gives them a voice in the future of their organization - two absolutely critical needs for a high-performing, innovative, and inspiring workplace. (Assuming that leadership teams really listen to the ideas and create opportunities for honest, two-way conversations!)

		Mike's Fun at Work Tip

Ask everyone on your team to submit their favorite song and have someone play the role of DJ to curate a playlist of everyone's favorite songs, then, at a team meeting or social event, play a game of "match the song to the person" to see who can guess which song was chosen by which person.
		Deep Thought of the Week
“Why is no one ever just the right amount of whelmed?”

		Funny Business

Perhaps Legal Locksmith should win a door prize for their funny business sign: "IF LIFE SHUTS A DOOR OPEN IT. IT'S A DOOR. THAT'S HOW THEY WORK."

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