Better Ways
of Working
Dare to challenge yourself, embrace change, and seize every opportunity to make work better for you and others? Look no further than here. A new nudge will be added here, sent out via email and put on social networks each week.
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Innovation
Be flawed
Acknowledge imperfections, stop striving for perfection, and focus on growth and authenticity.
Mindfulness
Catch people doing something right
Try to spot someone each week who makes your work life easier or better. Then, make sure you tell them! A quick note or a shout-out in a meeting can go a long way.
Mindfulness
Counteract the introspective illusion
If you think you completely understand why you do things, you might have missed something. You can counteract your ‘introspective illusion' and gain a deeper self-awareness by questioning your own beliefs, motivations and experiences, seeking honest feedback and observing your thoughts and emotions without judgement.
Mindfulness
Schedule gratitude time
Schedule 5 minutes in your calendar to pick one interaction from the day to reflect on and express genuine thanks silently or aloud.
Mindfulness
Plan ‘rest’ or ‘cheat’ days
When trying to adhere to new routines or habits, plan a day not to do it for a mental break.
Productivity
Focus on what’s important, not just urgent
Keep the big picture in mind and be more intentional about what you spend your time. Try planning important tasks with extra time, acknowledging and handling any associated anxiety, and making small steps forward. Also, decline less important requests.
Mindset
Face your mistakes
We all make mistakes, but how you react to them makes you different. Face your mistakes by admitting you’re wrong, taking responsibility, learning from them and moving on. Your mistakes don’t define you, so don’t dwell on the past.
Mindset
Practice makes progress
Change your relationship with what you are working towards. Shift your focus from achieving a final, perfect state to getting better bit by bit through continuous learning and celebrating small wins.
Mindset
Kindness is a superpower
The more kindness you give, the more you get back. Start by being kinder and more forgiving to yourself – it makes being kind to everyone else way easier.
Teaming
Use 'I prefer this over that'
When working in a team, it’s more helpful to say, “I prefer this over that” instead of “I don’t like that”.
Teaming
Fight the urge to interrupt
Practice the art of listening by noticing when the urge arises to interrupt and pausing. During your pause, remind yourself why you are listening and ask yourself if it is the right time to speak.
Teaming
Counteract HiPPOs
Counteract the Highest Paid Person's Opinion (HiPPO) with open communication, data-driven decision-making, and diverse perspectives.