Marina Nitza discusses techniques from a field guide to sabotaging organizations that mimic bureaucratic irritations like questioning authority, referring to committees, making speeches, and reopening decisions.
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