Modern Mentor How work design can reignite tremendous results
Aug 12, 2025
Explore how small adjustments in work design can dissolve team disconnection and spark productivity. Leaders are discovering that linking daily tasks to clear impacts breathes life into purpose and engagement. Tune in for insights on combating team friction with intentional collaboration and feedback. Plus, learn how fostering a culture of creativity and continuous learning can reinvigorate teams, enhancing communication and overall job satisfaction. A fresh perspective on rethinking work could lead to extraordinary results!
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What Work Design Really Is
- Work design is how teams communicate, prioritize, collaborate, and learn inside the organizational container.
- Rachel Cooke says you can change work design from wherever you sit.
Leader Labs For Practical Fixes
- Rachel Cooke runs leader labs that teach a method to spot where teams get stuck.
- Participants practice small, relevant tweaks to unblock progress.
Email To Live Check-In
- A leader swapped weekly Friday emails for a 15-minute live conversation and fixed basic unclarities.
- The live check-in revealed new information and aligned the team quickly.