In this chapter, the importance of finding allies within the organization is discussed. Examples are shared of how enlisting the help of unlikely individuals can lead to successful outcomes and the value of seeking input and perspectives from various departments.
Bureaucracy exists to provide consistency and structure, but it often stifles creativity and productivity – and breeds misery. In this episode, Adam investigates why we wind up with stupid rules, how to cut red tape without creating chaos, and what it takes to hack bad policies for a greater good. Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts