Wiki source code of The Best Workplace - Our Vision
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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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| 8 | == We engage with our users == | ||
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| 10 | * We are aware of who is using our work, our users can be external and internal users and teams. | ||
| 11 | * We empathize and connect with our users, listen to them, and learn about their needs. | ||
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| 16 | == We build networks of empowered teams == | ||
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| 18 | * Teams are self-organized and empowered to make decisions. | ||
| 19 | * Employees exhibit entrepreneurial drive, they take accountability for team goals, decisions, and performance and are credited for their achievements. | ||
| 20 | * Networks of teams work focused towards a set of shared strategic goals with agreed priorities. | ||
| 21 | * We build cross-functional teams consisting of a diverse group of people with all the skills needed to fulfill the team's mission. | ||
| 22 | * We build connections and relationships with other teams and individuals. | ||
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| 27 | == We work in iterations == | ||
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| 29 | * We work in iterations and prefer rather short cycles to be able to make early adjustments and minimize the risk and impact of errors. | ||
| 30 | * We connect with our users and conduct early and frequent feedback loops. | ||
| 31 | * We build quality in every increment to avoid the cost of delays, rework, and fixing defects. | ||
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| 34 | == We welcome and drive change == | ||
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| 36 | * We drive change by creating environments to experiment and explore hypotheses. | ||
| 37 | * We welcome changes based on evidence and tested hypotheses. | ||
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| 42 | == We are visionary leaders and enablers == | ||
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| 44 | * Leaders provide and align vision and strategy, they inspire, energize, and coach. | ||
| 45 | * Leaders create an enabling environment, remove impediments, and empower and encourage teams and people to self-organize. | ||
| 46 | * Leaders provide psychological safety and perceive failure and mistakes as a means to continuously grow, learn, and improve. | ||
| 47 | * 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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| 52 | == We practice transparency and build trust == | ||
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| 54 | * We proactively share information with our leaders, our employees, our colleagues, and with other teams and departments. | ||
| 55 | * We communicate about our progress but also about our setbacks. | ||
| 56 | * We are honest and open about our deficits and needs to improve. | ||
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