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
Author: Isaac Getz
Inside Zappos culture
We have studied for our book Zappos, then a young company. Since then, it has been acquired by Amazon.com but its culture seems to go on and Tony Hsie, the leader who built it and … Continue reading Inside Zappos culture
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
Laurent Marbacher on 3 cases of organizational innovation
Laurent is a friend and we share our views on corporate liberation. He recently attended an event in Lille, France where several cases have been highlighted. Read here his report.
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