At Work with The Ready Brave New Work 17. What We Can Learn About Org Design from the Coronavirus
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Mar 13, 2020 Explore how the pandemic has reshaped organizational design, pushing institutions to embrace remote work and adaptability. The hosts share personal stories and insights on proactive strategies for future challenges. Decision-making under crisis reveals the need for collaboration and critical analysis. Scenario planning is highlighted as essential for navigating uncertainty, emphasizing core values. The discussion also addresses the balance between rigorous standards and flexibility, advocating for a culture of trust during remote work.
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Personal Coronavirus Preparations
- Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans share personal preparations for coronavirus, including stockpiling basics and buying a chest freezer for isolation needs.
- This illustrates diverse practical responses to pandemic-related uncertainty in daily life and remote living.
Coronavirus Reveals True Complexity
- Coronavirus exposes what real complexity feels like with unpredictable outcomes and decisions.
- Many businesses operate in similar complexity but disguise it with false certainty and control.
Agree on Trusted Data Sources
- Teams need to decide collectively what trusted data sources to use for decisions and ongoing updates.
- Avoid fragmented data arguments; unify around a chosen body of data for shared sense-making.