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| 3 | = //The Best Workplace - Blueprint// = | ||
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| 5 | //Combines Agile, Lean, User-Centered Design, and modern leadership principles in a holistic collaboration model// | ||
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| 8 | == We Engage with Our Users == | ||
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| 10 | * We connect with the people using our work, whether they are customers or internal users. | ||
| 11 | * We empathize with users, listen to their needs, and learn from their insights. | ||
| 12 | * We consider the entire user journey, not just isolated interactions. | ||
| 13 | * We prioritize users’ needs over assumptions or organizational priorities. | ||
| 14 | * Our utmost priorities are users’ well-being, privacy, and needs. | ||
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| 17 | == We Build Networks of Empowered Teams == | ||
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| 19 | * Teams self-organize and wield decision-making power. | ||
| 20 | * Employees demonstrate entrepreneurial drive, taking ownership of team goals, decisions, and performance, and receiving due credit for their achievements. | ||
| 21 | * Networks of teams align around shared strategic goals with agreed priorities. | ||
| 22 | * We construct cross-functional teams, assembling diverse talents to fulfill the team’s mission. | ||
| 23 | * We build connections and relationships with other teams and individuals. | ||
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| 26 | == We Work in Iterations == | ||
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| 28 | * We operate in iterative cycles, allowing us to make early adjustments and minimize the risk and impact of errors. | ||
| 29 | * We regularly engage with users through early and frequent feedback loops. | ||
| 30 | * We embed quality into every increment, preventing costly delays, rework, and defect fixes. | ||
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| 33 | == We Are Visionary Leaders and Enablers == | ||
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| 35 | * Leaders provide and align vision and strategy, inspiring, energizing, and coaching our teams. | ||
| 36 | * Leaders create an enabling environment, removing impediments and empowering individuals and teams to self-organize. | ||
| 37 | * Leaders provide psychological safety, viewing failure and mistakes as opportunities for continuous growth and learning. | ||
| 38 | * Leaders “Go to Gemba”: They actively observe how people work to create value, engaging to learn, coach, and support. | ||
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| 41 | == We Foster Change == | ||
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| 43 | * We create environments that encourage experimentation and hypothesis exploration. | ||
| 44 | * We embrace changes grounded in evidence and tested hypotheses. | ||
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| 47 | == We Practice Transparency and Build Trust == | ||
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| 49 | * We proactively share information with our leaders, employees, colleagues, and other teams and departments. | ||
| 50 | * We communicate about the fulfillment of our promises and commitments. | ||
| 51 | * We openly discuss our progress, as well as any setbacks. | ||
| 52 | * We are honest about our deficits and actively seek areas for improvement. | ||
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