In workplaces, safety and fairness are often seen as separate pillars of organizational culture, yet the distinction between them is increasingly blurred. One might ask, what if we shifted our perspective and began to see fairness as the ultimate means of ensuring safety?
Why Do Toxic Workplaces Still Exist in 2024
We’re in 2024, surrounded by cutting-edge technology, and yet toxic work environments continue to thrive and affect millions of workers. How is it that despite the wealth of incident management apps at our disposal, harmful psychosocial workplace behaviors persist?
SpatzAI 1-Minute Pitch:
"Who here has experienced being talked down to by a team member or manager who was overly dogmatic, using absolute language to unfairly win a discussion? Raise your hand if so?"
Managers, How Do You Ensure Fair Play in Your Teams?
When everyone seems to be talking about psychological safety, my question is: how do managers ensure fair play occurs during difficult conversations, so that no one feels hard done by? Most sports have referees or umpires that adjudicate to maintain fair play.
Resolving Spats: The Root of Team Culture
If businesses are all about solving problems then maybe the relationships in the organization are all about resolving the spats or disagreements that occur during the problem solving process. And maybe that is what organization culture is all about, resolving spats?
Difficult Conversations
"It’s no surprise that we all encounter difficult conversations at work. And yet, the biggest surprise of all may be that most people tend to shy away from them.” “Numerous books and articles, for decades, have offered advice highlighting the importance of preparation, active listening, emotional regulation, or focusing on solutions to handle these discussions more effectively.”
The Spatz AI Teamwork iOS and Android App
The SpatzAI app is designed to facilitate structured micro-conflict resolution within team environments, promoting a fair and productive workplace. Here's a brief description.
Spatz Response to Seth Godin’s post
Seth Godin eloquently describes the destructive nature of bullying, emphasizing how bullies use intimidation and power to manipulate others. He correctly highlights the divisive and unproductive environment created by bullying. However, I believe labeling someone as a "bully" is not a constructive solution.
Real Teamwork and Individual Accountability: Lessons from Steve Jobs and SpatzAI
In a world where committees and collaborative groups are often seen as the backbone of corporate decision-making, Steve Jobs' approach at Apple stands out as both radical and refreshingly effective. In a well-known interview, Jobs revealed that Apple had "zero committees."
From Manager-Driven to Team-Driven: Harnessing Collective Insight for Micro-Conflict Resolution with SpatzAI
In a recent post, I read about leaders being tasked with fostering a culture of diversity within teams. While this is a commendable goal, I believe relying solely on leaders to manage this responsibility is not the most effective or scalable approach.
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