At getAbstract, we are constantly “unbossing” the company, so the question seems a little strange to us. You don’t know what unbossing is? Take a look:
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Lars Kolind and Jacob Bøtter Jyllands-Postens Forlag
Even those who don’t want to take such a radical approach may realize that behind the nice catchphrase “more agile” there has to be some kind of unboss process at the end. And, well, yes, there are good reasons for this: Overloading your knowledge workers isn’t the path to organizational success, say the authors of this MITSloan Management Review article. Prevent the inefficiencies and chaos of chronically piled-up work and strained staffers by embracing “pull thinking.” Here is how it works:
"Good morning, Mr. Schmidt. For cost reasons, Dr. Rob Ott suggests we forgo the local anesthetic. Of course, your insurance wouldn't have paid for it anyway."
Bloody Hell!
Robots have much to offer in the medical world, and can even carry out operations, but don’t worry: There’s still a surgeon behind their actions.
"Karen, where are my paintbrushes? And have you seen Bot-i-Celli?"
You’ve Got to Have Heart to Have Art
Artificial intelligence offers artists an amazing tool set, but only humans make meaning.
Kelley Steven-Waiss & Edie Goldberg / (c) Christophe Testi @ CreativeShot Photography
“Sideways Is the New Up!”
Most organizations still assess employees’ skills by looking at their current roles and job titles. In a rapidly changing environment, however, this approach is no longer suitable. Edie Goldberg and Kelley Steven-Waiss propose a tried-and-tested alternative.
The Hybrid Workplace
After the pandemic, there won’t just be the office and the home office – but everything in between. Here are five points to consider if productivity, employee health and a good company culture are important to you.
