Readiness 2.0 — From Preparing in Place to Mobilizing in Motion
Readiness is a skillset that can be built even when we cannot afford the time or space to prepare for what’s coming.
Posts By Ernest Hoffman
Performance Management When There Is No Point B
Performance management comes in more than one size, which is great news if you find yourself navigating an unconventional set of responsibilities.
Managing Change Fatigue with Organizational Slack
Change can be easier when you find ways to mentally carry less with you. Here are practical ways to make space to process, recover and adapt.
It’s Time to Engineer the Workplace for Our Minds
Designing the workplace to meet the evolving cognitive demands of our jobs could yield substantial benefits. Ergonomics can provide a roadmap.
On Second Thought – A Simple Guide for Critical Thinking
This article provides a guide for asking the right questions before we choose our next move.
The Work Between Work – Building Your Recovery Plan
Recovery takes work but it can make us more resilient and adaptable to work demands. Here are some practical tips and for building a recovery plan.
Are You Overdue for a Role Clarity Check-Up?
Role clarity is important to sustain over time with regular check-ups. This article provides a rubric for facilitating these conversations in a way that is beneficial for everyone involved.
Imagining Non-Human Resources (NHR) in an AI-Enabled Work Environment
What if AI can be a beneficiary as well as a benefit? This article imagines what it might look like to manage AI agents as (Non-)Human Resources.
Freedom to Flourish: Overcoming the Independence Paradox
When employees can depend on you for the right things, they embrace independence and find the freedom to flourish.
The Most Important Skillset We Almost Never Talk About
Followership is much more than passive obedience, and it deserves our attention as a skillset to foster and develop. Here’s how to find the follower’s path.