If we decrapify work, what does the workplace look like? Some thoughts –
No Arseholes
No Bullshit
First assumptions about people:
- have good intent
- are trustworthy
- deserve respect and to be treated with dignity
- want to do good work
- are capable of organising themselves
- have unlimited potential
Freedom:
Self-organisation wherever possible – explicitly preferred to command-&-control
Autonomy over work – where, when, how, what, as as far as operationally possible
Constraints on flexibility reached through discussion and agreement
People can gather into crews and work on topics of their choice
Defined and agreed ‘work boundaries’
Transparency:
Info is available to all – ‘share first’ principle
Open and fair pay and promotion
Open, organisational-wide discussion of purpose, strategy, values and behaviours
Challenge encouraged from all – no-one too good not to be questioned, no issue ‘off the table’
Growth:
Experimentation and play integrated into ways of working
Learning as a valued outcome
Focus on personal growth – the stewardship of the people
Work:
Async first
Minimal email
“On demand” info
IT that enables, not hinders
What are your thoughts?