#crew-reorganization
#crew-reorganization

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

fromeLearning

Online learning

Why Corporate Training Programs Are Essential for Future-Ready Organizations - eLearning

Corporate training programs are essential for organizations to remain competitive, agile, and future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.

fromwww.theguardian.com

17 hours ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.

#ai

21 hours ago

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

Philosophy

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

Artificial intelligence

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

fromTheregister

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.

21 hours ago

Workers are feeling AI anxiety and that they might be training their replacements

Workers fear AI will replace their jobs, with 30% believing their roles may become obsolete.

Philosophy

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

AI can streamline organizational structures by flattening management layers and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

fromTheregister

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.

Clear Job Responsibilities Helps You Grow Faster - Here's How

Deliberate governance design is essential as companies grow to avoid confusion and inefficiency.

fromSilicon Canals

2 hours ago

Psychology says people who want to change their lives but never start aren't lazy - they're waiting for a feeling of readiness that behavioral science confirms almost never arrives on its own - Silicon Canals

Feeling ready to act is often a byproduct of taking action, not a prerequisite.

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.

Many productivity programs solve the wrong problem. This is what leaders should do instead

Organizations face work design problems rather than productivity issues, leading to temporary solutions that fail to address underlying conflicts in problem-solving approaches.

Online Community Development

Are you making this common productivity mistake?

Overwhelmed professionals often mistake organizing for productivity, leading to reduced performance despite increased activity.

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Relationships

The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness

Constant busyness at work deteriorates personal relationships and collaboration, ultimately undermining high performance.

Toronto startup

fromEngadget

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Take-Two laid off the head its AI division and an undisclosed number of staff

Take-Two has laid off its AI division head, Luke Dicken, amid ongoing developments in generative AI for game development.

Media industry

What's the Endgame of Increased Productivity?

AI technology offers limited utility for knowledge workers despite some helpful applications.

fromHyperallergic

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.

Arts

Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

When the CEO held a virtual town hall in 2020 and said there needed to be layoffs, I knew I would be one of the first to go because I served zero purpose at that point.

Marketing

The 3-Step Talent Audit That Keeps Your Leadership Team Aligned and Performing

Treat talent as capital to enhance team performance and strategic alignment.

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.

Growth hacking

The 3-Step Talent Audit That Keeps Your Leadership Team Aligned and Performing

Treat talent as capital to enhance team performance and strategic alignment.

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.

more#talent-management

Online learning

Continuous Learning Cultures: What High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Organizations must adopt a continuous learning culture to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and evolving job roles.

Agile

fromMedium

Best Way to Onboard Team To Claude Code

Onboarding a team to Claude Code enhances efficiency in design and development tasks, optimizing its use for prototyping and code reviews.

#organizational-culture

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

more#organizational-culture

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

#leadership

Bootstrapping

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Bootstrapping

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

Are you micromanaging yourself out of a job?

Leadership transitions can lead to disengagement and escalation cultures, costing organizations significantly despite initial appearances of productivity.

Mental health

3 ways leaders can stop being work jerks

Careers

Only 7% of leaders get this right-and their teams outperform everyone else

Bootstrapping

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Effective management focuses on execution through a straightforward approach: face reality, investigate issues, fix them systematically, and own the outcomes.

Bootstrapping

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

Shifting from solving to questioning fosters team ownership and accelerates growth.

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

Are you micromanaging yourself out of a job?

Leadership transitions can lead to disengagement and escalation cultures, costing organizations significantly despite initial appearances of productivity.

Mental health

3 ways leaders can stop being work jerks

Only 7% of leaders get this right-and their teams outperform everyone else

Leaders who balance high expectations with genuine care are rare but significantly enhance team engagement and performance.

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Careers

Are You Overburdening Your Most Engaged Employees?

Careers

Enhancing Company Culture: The Pros And Cons Of Employee Engagement

Business

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Are You Overburdening Your Most Engaged Employees?

Engaged employees enhance productivity and reduce turnover, providing organizations with a competitive advantage.

Careers

Enhancing Company Culture: The Pros And Cons Of Employee Engagement

more#employee-engagement

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

Tech industry

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

more#oracle

Growth hacking

3 Ways to Supercharge Your Company's Sales Organization

Executives pressure sales organizations to increase activity metrics in uncertain markets, expecting results despite challenging growth conditions.

fromSilicon Canals

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

OpenAI sees a new round of executive shake-ups

OpenAI is reshuffling its leadership team, with key executives transitioning roles and some stepping back for health reasons.

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.

Bootstrapping

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.

How (and why) to give your team time to think

Teams are optimized for activity over creativity, leading to a lack of innovative breakthroughs.

Online learning

Are Your Training Results Improving Production, Or Just Looking Good?

Learning program metrics like completion rates and satisfaction do not guarantee business value or effective skill application in the workplace.

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Workplace burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just simple solutions like fewer hours or better boundaries.

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

#remote-work

Remote teams

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

Remote Work Isn't the Problem-Poor Management Is, New Study Finds

Remote work enhances productivity, but effective management training is crucial for its success.

Remote teams

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

Remote Work Isn't the Problem-Poor Management Is, New Study Finds

Remote work enhances productivity, but effective management training is crucial for its success.

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.

How to Make Your Team Comfortable With Constant Change

Routinizing change is three times more effective than relying on inspiration alone in low-trust environments.

Golden State Warriors

How to Turn Individual Talent into Organizational Excellence

Leaders use aspirational metaphors like impossible shots to inspire teams toward ambitious goals and foster a culture of bold risk-taking.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here's how the best ones are getting ahead | Fortune

Geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility challenge talent retention while modern workplace demands require skilled workers to innovate with technology.

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.

Don't Let AI Destroy the Skills That Make Your Company Competitive

AI can enhance performance but risks undermining an organization's unique identity and adaptability.

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Trust erodes when leaders spin stories, make exceptions to values, use excessive control, and exploit talent market changes; trusted leaders prioritize transparency, avoid micromanagement, own mistakes, and consistently deliver on promises.

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.

Growth hacking

4 Ways CEOs Break Employee Trust (and How to Rebuild It)

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

more#leadership-trust

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.

Careers

One Team Keeps Boycotting My Meetings. This Feels Personal.

fromSilicon Canals

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.

Careers

One Team Keeps Boycotting My Meetings. This Feels Personal.

more#workplace-dynamics

fromJohnjwang

Artificial intelligence

Why are executives enamored with AI but ICs aren't?

Executives embrace AI for its non-deterministic nature, while individual contributors remain skeptical due to their focus on deterministic tasks.

fromDear Media

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.

#management

Careers

When You're Worn Down-and Your Team Is Too

How can you spot a bad manager fast? Look for this 1 warning sign

Taking credit for employees' work leads to disengagement and is viewed as a detrimental managerial behavior.

17 ideas on coaching new managers

Not every employee should move to management; coaching individual contributors is essential for their growth and success.

When You're Worn Down-and Your Team Is Too

Joy in management is about finding deep satisfaction and fostering meaningful connections, not just fleeting happiness.

How can you spot a bad manager fast? Look for this 1 warning sign

Taking credit for employees' work leads to disengagement and is viewed as a detrimental managerial behavior.

17 ideas on coaching new managers

Not every employee should move to management; coaching individual contributors is essential for their growth and success.

more#management

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.

When Executive Presence Backfires

Executive presence is essential for senior leaders, characterized by confidence and decisiveness, influencing career advancement and performance evaluations.

A New Executive Has Taken On a Common Office Problem. She's Made It So Much Worse.

Fridge management policies imposed by a new manager are causing stress and conflict among employees.

I've facilitated 1,000+ meetings. Here's why most of yours are failing-and how to fix them

Most meetings fail because leaders treat them as necessary evils rather than high-stakes collaboration moments; defining clear intended outcomes transforms meeting effectiveness.

Former Amazon VP shares the brutal reality about promotions: Pushy people win

"There is some truth to the old saying, 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease.' This is another harsh truth people don't like."

Careers

Hybrid work isn't working. Here's how HR can help.

Hybrid work remains popular among employees, but job listings for hybrid roles are scarce, with only 7% offering this option.

The Power Of Presence: Your Office Is Not A Strategy

Organizations must define the purpose of office space to create effective hybrid work strategies.

fromHR Brew

Hybrid work isn't working. Here's how HR can help.

Hybrid work remains popular among employees, but job listings for hybrid roles are scarce, with only 7% offering this option.

The Power Of Presence: Your Office Is Not A Strategy

Organizations must define the purpose of office space to create effective hybrid work strategies.

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.

5 practical ways to build truth-telling cultures at work

An honest culture can boost financial performance by over 20%.

4 weeks ago

3 signs your meetings have a culture problem

Corporate meetings have become increasingly frequent and unproductive, requiring leaders to redesign them as opportunities to build organizational culture through genuine connection and candid communication.

Marketing

The case for being exclusive at work

Intentional messaging should define who a brand serves and deliberately repel wrong-fit audiences to attract loyal customers, align employees, and protect reputation.

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.

What happens to middle management when AI flattens your organization?

AI-driven elimination of middle management risks exposing six hidden organizational dependencies that could undermine sustainability and operational effectiveness.

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.

fromWorld Economic Forum

Why return-to-office mandates asking the wrong question

Most businesses already operate as distributed organizations across offices and timezones; success depends on maximizing productivity rather than enforcing office presence.

Cross-Training Employees: Why It Matters And How Organizations Can Implement It Successfully

Cross-training equips employees with skills beyond their primary roles, promoting operational resilience and organizational success.

fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com

Manager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees - it's a must-read for every boss

The pandemic transformed work culture by normalizing remote work and forcing companies to prioritize employee mental health and personal circumstances alongside professional responsibilities.

fromPsychology Today

4 Ways Work Psychologists Improve Workplace Performance

Hiring the right people and applying industrial-organizational psychology increases employee engagement, reduces conflict, and boosts organizational performance.

Business

Why the traditional ways of changing your organization no longer work

Rapid AI-driven change requires continuous transformation capabilities, yet most companies fail at large transformations and extract little value from AI initiatives.

fromBusiness Matters

8 Common HR Tasks Made Easier With HR Automation

HR automation streamlines repetitive tasks, enhances performance management, and supports employee development, allowing HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives.