Episode 88: Niksen

What this episode covers

People matter, so job positions are often built around and evolve to suit the person inhabiting them. However, the evolution of a position should not be tied to an individual for a number of reasons. We share some science behind the need for role clarity. Busy is a buzzword, and we argue that in some cases it is a bad word. There is value in stillness, and when appropriate, in doing nothing. For two people who do nothing very badly, we seem pretty convicted about this. Maybe we'll take our own advice. Additional Information: Behavioral science ethicshttps://medium.com/behavior-design-hub/how-uber-could-trick-us-using-behavioral-science-unless-we-act-fast-d8aa43534b53 (https://medium.com/behavior-design-hub/how-uber-could-trick-us-using-behavioral-science-unless-we-act-fast-d8aa43534b53) Roles vs. Job descriptionshttps://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Organization/Our%20Insights/Matching%20talent%20to%20value/Matching-talent-to-value.ashx (https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Organization/Our%20Insights/Matching%20talent%20to%20value/Matching-talent-to-value.ashx) Stop being so busyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/smarter-living/the-case-for-doing-nothing.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/29/smarter-living/the-case-for-doing-nothing.html)