Worklife with Adam Grant Rethinking Flexibility at Work
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Apr 19, 2022 
Jill Payne, a leader in Gore's medical products division, shares her journey transitioning from Nike to a flexible work culture. She discusses how autonomy in choosing projects and collaboration fosters innovation. The importance of balancing employee freedom with organizational control is emphasized, along with the transformative potential of self-managed teams. Jill also highlights initiatives like 'CEO of the Day' that enhance engagement and creativity, showcasing how flexibility isn't just remote work, but a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
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CEO of the Day
- Ville Hottu, CEO of Vincit, implemented a "CEO of the Day" program.
- This empowers employees to make impactful decisions with an unlimited budget.
Rethinking Flexibility
- Flexibility in the workplace shouldn't be a tug-of-war between employees and managers.
- Reimagine flexibility to benefit both individuals and the organization as a whole.
Gore-Tex Guitars
- At W.L. Gore, engineer Dave Myers used Gore-Tex to improve guitar strings.
- This "dabble time" project, pursued during work hours, led to the creation of Elixir Strings.