Tag: Organizational Behavior
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Elon Musk, DOGE, and the Power Law of Performance: A Perspective on Workplace Efficiency
Elon Musk has once again captured public attention—not with a new Tesla or a SpaceX launch, but with an email. An email sent to all employees of the US federal government as part of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. His directive? “List five things you achieved last week.” This simple yet direct inquiry has…
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Why Every Employer Needs an AI Use Policy
You might not be, but your team are using AI for work… AI is already in your workplace, whether you realise it or not. Employees across all industries are using artificial intelligence tools to write reports, generate code, analyse data, and even draft emails. A recent study by Anthropic, which analysed millions of AI interactions,…
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Unlocking the Power of Self-Managing Teams: A Blueprint for Success
Introduction: I recently came across this paper by Roos ten Vregelaar, exploring the critical factors contributing to the success of Self-Managing Teams (SMTs) within organisations. This inquiry is driven by the recognition of the growing adoption of SMTs since the mid-20th century and the associated benefits such as increased flexibility, job satisfaction, and organisational commitment.…