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#158 Aaron Dignan: Change The Way You Work

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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Lessons from biology: Creating an Environment for Successful Self-Organization

Biology is a good place to look for lessons on self-management and self-organization./nComplex adaptive systems like ants, bees, fish, murmurations, neurons, and immune systems can teach us about problem-solving./nOrganizations should focus on creating environments where employees don't feel threatened./nReducing the threat level can help prevent reactive behaviors like fight or flight./nCreating a different environment than the traditional system where employees fear being fired is the key to success./nThere are many methods and strategies to create this type of environment.

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