The Culture Conundrum (Feat. James Robertson)
Episode description
Are you happy at work? It makes all the difference. Today the crew talk about the impact of workplace culture on our happiness and productivity. James Robertson – author, problem-solver and requirements engineering guru – is our expert guest. We discuss the differences between positive and toxic cultures; how measuring performance can be counter-productive; the importance of a supportive and confident team; Belbin’s team roles (https://www.belbin.com/about/belbin-team-roles) and more… including the cathartic benefits of a good old moan. Click here (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Work-Here-Understanding-Improving/dp/0989282066/ref=asc_df_0989282066?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80127011834779&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726552512524&psc=1) to buy James Robertson’s book: Happy to Work Here: Understanding and Improving the Culture at Work. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul and Mike Williams with James Robertson, consultant, author and principal of the Atlantic Systems Guild (https://systemsguild.eu/) think tank.