New Rules for Work Labs

Join remote work expert Laurel Farrer for an insider's guide to transforming outdated employee handbooks into modern operational documentation. Learn how established companies can build living knowledge systems that work for everyone - from the warehouse floor to the C-suite. Perfect for leaders looking to modernize their documentation culture and empower teams to work effectively from anywhere. If you're ready to move beyond dusty policy binders but unsure where to start, this interview is ...

The final episode in a four-part series. In this episode, we hear from six pioneering experts about how our approach to team agreements needs to evolve to keep pace with changes in the workplace. Episode Resources YouTubePart 1: What Team Agreements Are and When We Need ThemPart 2: What Works & What Doesn'tPart 3: Proper Care & FeedingOur Guests: Bud Caddell, Founder & CEO at Nobl (LinkedIn)Gustavo Razetti, Founder & CEO at Fearless Culture (LinkedIn)Gwen Stirling Wilki...

Episode 3 of a four-part series. In this episode, we hear from seven pioneering experts about where to publish new agreements, how to keep them fresh, and some of the unexpected changes you might see as teams embrace new ways of working. Episode Resources YouTubePart 1: What Team Agreements Are and When We Need ThemPart 2: What Works & What Doesn'tOur Guests: Bud Caddell, Founder & CEO at Nobl (LinkedIn)Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist (LinkedIn)Gustavo Razetti, Fo...

Episode 2 of a four-part series. In this episode, we hear from seven pioneering experts about the specific agreements they find most helpful, some that rarely work, and a few common traps teams encounter after creating their first team agreement. Episode Resources YouTubePart 1Our Guests: Bud Caddell, Founder & CEO at Nobl (LinkedIn)Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist (LinkedIn)Gustavo Razetti, Founder & CEO at Fearless Culture (LinkedIn)Gwen Stirling Wilkie, Founder ...

In this captivating episode of the New Rules for Work Labs podcast, we delve deep into the art of conversation, the impact of AI on workplace dynamics, and strategies for effective group collaboration. Featuring insights from Harvard Business School’s Alison Wood Brooks, listeners will explore the layers of conflict in the workplace, navigate the complexities of everyday conversations, understand the significance of silence and structure in communication, and address airtime dominance i...

Episode 1 of a four-part series. In this episode, we learn the modern history of team agreements and compare what six pioneering experts have learned about making them successful in their work with teams. Listen in as they share their insights on when teams need to form strong working agreements, the challenges of aligning objectives, and the hard-won tips on what doesn't work. To learn more about and connect with our Guests: Gustavo Razetti: https://www.fearlessculture.designJim Benso...

We dive into the art of spontaneous speaking with our guest Matt Abrahams. We discuss the importance of preparing to be spontaneous in various speaking scenarios, including the crucial roles of managing anxiety, focusing on connecting with the audience rather than striving for perfection, and the significance of structure in communication. Matt is a leading communication expert, educator, and author at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, renowned for teaching strategic co...

In this episode, we're joined by Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, and author of Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Than Today. This episode dives deep into understanding our future selves and how we relate to them, especially in professional contexts. We discuss how goal setting and future planning play a major role and how time travel plays into it. The conversation delves into p...

We're thrilled to be joined by André Martin, PhD, organizational psychologist, and Chief Talent Officer with an impressive track record at consumer giants like Target, Nike, Google, Mars Incorporated, and Disney. In our conversation, André uncovers the startling $7.8 trillion in lost workplace productivity and explains why he believes we need a new vision for a 'great place to work' that focuses on fit over traditional cultural norms. He shares the importance of self-reflection and how to re...

In this episode, we're joined by April Rinne, Global Futurist & Keynote Speaker, Thinkers50, and author of FLUX: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change. The conversation touches upon April's journey in writing her book and the epiphany that led to its formation. She elaborates on the concept of 'flux mindset' to help prepare for unwanted life changes. She also discusses the increasing trend of building a career portfolio and how it provides a more holistic perspective of an individ...

We're joined by Bob Sutton, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, and Rebecca Hinds, the head of the work innovation lab at Asana. Bob and Rebecca highlight the need to shift from an addition mindset to a subtraction mindset to combat workplace overwhelm. They delve into the effectiveness of combining bottom-down and top-up strategies in creating changes in the workplace. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of continuously evaluating your work practices, especially with ...

Join us at the 2024 Intent to Impact Gathering in Austin and online, where your insights and experiences are invaluable. This isn't just another conference; it's a collaborative expedition into the future of teamwork. You and your peers will be joined by leading experts in neurodiversity, personal well-being at work, meetings, team creativity, artificial intelligence, workplace design, and distributed cognition. Together, we'll establish a fresh approach to forming and leading thriving teams....

We're joined by Diana Larsen, an international authority in Agile software development, team leadership, and Agile transitions, and co-developer of the team collaboration technique Circles and Soup. Diana developed Circles and Soup for teams feeling overwhelmed at work. In this conversation, Diana talks about why she created this technique, the practical applications, and potential missteps. We also discuss the use of Circles and Soup not only as a retrospective tool but as a planning a...

We're joined by Diana Larsen, an international authority in Agile software development, team leadership, and Agile transitions, and co-developer of the team collaboration technique Circles and Soup. Diana developed Circles and Soup for teams feeling overwhelmed at work. In this conversation, Diana talks about why she created this technique, the practical applications, and potential missteps. We also discuss the use of Circles and Soup not only as a retrospective tool but as a planning activity that enables teams to recognize the scope of their agency.To learn more about Diana and her work visit DianaLarsen.com or follow her on LinkedIn.Episode LinksEpisode Video on YouTubeDiana's original blog post: Circles and SoupArticle and How-To InstructionsProducer: Podrick Sonicson Support the showTo learn more about New Rules for Work:WebsiteLabs NewsletterEvent: 2024 Intent to Impact in Austin, TX