COLIN ON CULTURE
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The difference between agency and empowerment
It’s whether the culture allows you to use it
10 examples of disrespect in the workplace (Copy)
Draft, save, walk away, review
Never send an angry email
Draft, save, walk away, review
Busy and brilliant are different things
Activity is not achievement
Feedback is data not instruction
There’s a difference between receiving and obeying
The half we keep ignoring
Autonomy is nothing without heteronomy
There's no AI without the human
People first then machines
Declining meetings
How you spend your time is your decision
Common sense is not that common
If only we could remember to get the basics right!
The importance of in-person time
Physical togetherness is scientifically important
World vs. work
The factors affecting daily culture
Failure and preparation
Nothing successful was left to chance
The brilliant jerk
Left unchecked they will destroy everything
Email tennis
Avoiding the endless poor communication rallies
Hoping for a happy accident
Three requirements of great collaboration
Technology reminder
Your tools should serve you
Assuming trust
Belief in ability shouldn’t have to be earned
Understanding subcultures
How day-to-day culture is broken down
The long list is never satisfied
Progress lies in action, not notes
Systems and tactics
Are your approaches still fit for purpose?