Here is with some delay the article we published in the Wall Street Journal on the coming out of 20% time as a perk–not an aspect of the freedom-based culture in Google. How an Endangered Google … Continue reading Google’s non-freedom culture: our article in WSJ
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Ricardo Semler on the door which open opens only for you
Ricardo Semler is one of the best thinkers among the leaders who built a freedom-based organization. In this 6′ video he takes Kafka’s parables to deliver a powerful message to every leader and every man … Continue reading Ricardo Semler on the door which open opens only for you
Our WSJ Op-Ed on why Google’s culture is NOT a freedom-of-initiative one
Why Google’s 20% time was a perk and not a part of the freedom-of-initiative culture By BRIAN M. CARNEY and ISAAC GETZ Recent reports indicate that Google has been effectively zeroing out employees’ “20% time”—the policy … Continue reading Our WSJ Op-Ed on why Google’s culture is NOT a freedom-of-initiative one
Indulging employees is no substitute for engaging them
“Leaders will buy miserable employees latte machines for their offices, give them free lunch and sodas, or even worse — just let them all work at home, hailing an ‘enlightened’ policy of telecommuting. Hell, … Continue reading Indulging employees is no substitute for engaging them
The True Cost of a Bad Boss and What to Do about It
Bad managers’ plot ? We wrote about the tremendous costs of stress to organizations. It’s also known that one of the key stressors for employees consists in conflictual relations with their manager. Below is … Continue reading The True Cost of a Bad Boss and What to Do about It
On the importance of “Why” from “Getting things done”
From David Allen’s book “Getting things done” Blog’s note: This is an ultimate book on “How”. We found many of its simple tips inspiring (such as if you have something to be done and can’t … Continue reading On the importance of “Why” from “Getting things done”
A new and an old manager-free companies
Who’s the Boss? There Isn’t One By Rachel Emma Silverman June 19, 2012 BLOG’S INTRO: A recent article on a freedom-based company we know—Gore—and a more recent company—Valve. It’s always interesting to learn about new … Continue reading A new and an old manager-free companies
A Knowledge Management Blog on Corporate Liberation
Liberate Your Company Through Employee Engagement By www.elsua.net BLOG’S INTRO: This www.elsua.net post’s the author espouses the corporate liberation dear to us. He also makes a brief reference to our own work. It’s rewarding … Continue reading A Knowledge Management Blog on Corporate Liberation
Ridding of Rules — a small, useful step to freedom
Doing Away With Stupid Rules By LISA BODELL Wall Street Journal, Small Business, July 31, 2012 BLOG’S INTRO: The 1st step of your company’s liberation campaign is dismantling bureaucracy. And you do it to show … Continue reading Ridding of Rules — a small, useful step to freedom
Someonewhogivesadamn.com on NOT working for Google
Why Recent Graduates Should NOT Work For Google Google is supposed to be the perfect place to start a career. Many recent surveys have pictured the search giant as the world’s most attractive employer, with famous … Continue reading Someonewhogivesadamn.com on NOT working for Google