[READING TIME: 8 MINUTES] In this 8020Info Water Cooler we look at the impact of cognitive biases on decision-making, hybrid work challenges, breaking down long-term projects, using personality boxes for hiring assessments, and the complex matter of succession. Enjoy! 1. More Cognitive Biases That Can Distort Our Choices We think our decisions are logical and […]
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ISSUE #350! In this 8020Info Water Cooler we focus on a strategy development theme to celebrate a special milestone — Issue #350! Below you’ll find some of our most referenced content from over the past 20+ years. Enjoy!
Strategy Is About Making Choices
Mission and Vision Frame Your Strategies
Strategy’s Companion … Change
Implementation Brings Your Strategy to Life
Five Zingers on Stakeholder Engagement
The List: Planning Under Uncertainty
Bringing Values and Identity Into Strategy Development
Reading: The Guru Guide | Strategy Bites Back
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In this 8020Info Water Cooler we share insights for assessing and dealing with burnout, conflict, remote teams, the discomfort of bold plans for change, and anticipating customer needs. Enjoy!
Burnout and the Pandemic
How to Build Culture on a Remote Team
Great Businesses Anticipate
How to Handle Arguments
Questions to Self-Assess Burnout
Aim for confidence in your plans, not comfort
Reading: Conflicted and Never Split the Difference
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In this 8020Info Water Cooler we look at the regression phase of a crisis, design lessons from architecture school, listening in times of chaos, updating your own “subconscious normal”, and a list of reference-checking questions. Enjoy!
Dealing With The Pandemic’s Regression Phase
Lessons From Architecture School
The Three Pandemic Plans You Need
Addressing Your Own “New Normal”
Questions for Reference Checking
Listening in Times of Chaos
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In this 8020Info Water Cooler we share tips on planning for the new year, voice-activated technologies, four “Rules of Waiting”, and a model of work arrangements for the pool of talent past retirement age. Enjoy!
Planning For The New Year
There Is No Requirement To Plan
Developing An Ethical Plan For 2019
The Non-Waiting Game
Work Arrangements For Older Employees
Voice-Activated Devices
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Our Changing Workforce
The Old World And New World Of Work
Dealing With 10X Change
Doctors, Lawyers And Professionals Won’t Be Spared
Don’t Underestimate Job Change
Welcome to Matthew Wood
vol-17_no-1_Jan_2-2017 Read More »
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