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Animating Against the Grain
Maureen Fan,
Baobab Studios
Take the road less traveled to realize your passions.
Turning Friction Into Fire: Lessons from Season 2
Bob Sutton,
Stanford University
To fight friction, add predictability even in times of uncertainty.
The Emperor Has No Clue
Hayagreeva Rao,
Stanford Graduate School of Business
You can’t combat friction through structural solutions alone. Start dealing with your emotions and the emotions of those around you.
Can’t Stand the Heat? Get Rid of the Friction
Annie Stoll,
Delfina Restaurant Group
Craig Stoll,
Delfina Restaurant Group
In fast-moving environments, look for ways to establish consistency and predictability.
Dear Micro-Manager, Control Yourself
Jeffrey Pfeffer,
Stanford Graduate School of Business
To increase productivity, don’t increase working hours—give employees greater autonomy.
Simple Rules Set You Free
Kathleen Eisenhardt,
Stanford University
Use simple, clear rules to get your team into a rhythm and reduce frustration.
Sweet Rejection: Cutting Out the Noise
Henning Piezunka,
INSEAD
Don’t waste time coming up with lots of ideas you’ll never use. Save time for idea selection and implementation.
Over, Under, Through: Fixing Government Friction
Jennifer Anastasoff,
Serial Entrepreneur
Put your values front and center. How you make something is as important as what you make.
The Customers Made Us Scale It
Sam Yen,
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Changing your culture starts with energizing your users. Customer buy-in motivates staff to take new risks.
Productive Paranoia: Lights, Camera…Anxiety!
Sheri Singer,
Just Singer Entertainment
Solve problems before they become crises. Pounce on any early signs of trouble in a project.
Agile on the Edges: Managing Misfits
Michael Arena,
General Motors
Start valuing employees who are capable of convince others to try new things. Give them time and space to spread bold new ideas.
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