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3 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Human-Centered - with Michele Zanini
Oct 15, 2020
Michele Zanini, co-founder of the Management Lab and author of 'Humanocracy,' dives into how to create a more human-centered workplace. He highlights the importance of fostering relationships and community, especially in remote settings. Michele shares practical steps teams can take to empower one another and cultivate a positive impact. He also discusses how leaders can support change activists to drive innovation and resilience. Ultimately, he advocates for shifting away from bureaucracy to enhance employee engagement and creativity.
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- Fostering a human-centered workplace requires individuals to reflect on and change bureaucratic behaviors that hinder collaboration and autonomy.
- Empowering grassroots movements within organizations can lead to meaningful change, as demonstrated by the UK National Health Service's commitment campaign.
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Rethinking Organizational Structures
Most medium and large organizations operate under bureaucratic structures that create a significant separation between managers and employees. This model, rooted in early 20th-century practices, often limits employee influence and undermines their originality, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. Surveys indicate that a large percentage of employees feel their ideas are not valued, and autonomy in their roles is severely restricted. The challenge lies in transforming these bureaucratic systems into more human-centered organizations that recognize individuals' potential, ultimately leading to enhanced effectiveness and job satisfaction.
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