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1 = The Best Workplace Blueprint =
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3 Combines Agile. Lean and User-Centered Design into a holistic model
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6 == We engage with our users ==
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8 * We are aware of who is using our work, our users can be external and internal users and teams.
9 * We empathize and connect with our users, listen to them, and learn about their needs.
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12 == We build networks of empowered teams ==
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14 * Teams are self-organized and empowered to make decisions.
15 * Employees exhibit entrepreneurial drive, they take accountability for team goals, decisions, and performance and are credited for their achievements.
16 * Networks of teams work focused towards a set of shared strategic goals with agreed priorities.
17 * We build cross-functional teams consisting of a diverse group of people with all the skills needed to fulfill the team's mission.
18 * We build connections and relationships with other teams and individuals.
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21 == We work in iterations ==
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23 * We work in iterations to be able to make early adjustments and minimize the risk and impact of errors.
24 * We connect with our users and conduct early and frequent feedback loops.
25 * We build quality in every increment to avoid the cost of delays, rework, and fixing defects.
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28 == We welcome and drive change ==
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30 * We drive change by creating environments to experiment and explore hypotheses.
31 * We welcome changes based on evidence and tested hypotheses.
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34 == We are visionary leaders and enablers ==
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36 * Leaders provide and align vision and strategy, they inspire, energize, and coach.
37 * Leaders create an enabling environment, remove impediments, and empower and encourage teams and people to self-organize.
38 * Leaders provide psychological safety and perceive failure and mistakes as a means to continuously grow, learn, and improve.
39 * Leaders "Go to Gemba": Leaders go and see how people work to create value, they interact to learn, coach, and support.
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42 == We practice transparency and build trust ==
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44 * We proactively share information with our leaders, our employees, our colleagues, and with other teams and departments.
45 * We communicate about our progress but also about our setbacks.
46 * We are honest and open about our deficits and needs to improve.
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