Hello and welcome to Work+Transformation!  This months offering brings together a few reflections on the latest in how businesses are putting transformative ideas into practice now to generate practical results.  Over time, the intention is to question what we are optimizing for, but step 1 is to see the benefits of transformation in workplace! Regards, Birju

How Google Spent Years Researching Team Dynamics

The New York Times Magazine just published an expose on how Google developed a metric-based perspective of empathy. They are clear that hard skills are not primary drivers of team productivity, so are setting about a data-driven way to understand what is. Of value for those who wish to build bridges in this world! Read Full Story »

How to Get Buy-in For a Truly Wild Idea?

One of our favorites, Adam Grant, writes about a lesson learned from his new book. In it, he describes how it is easier to sell something paradigm shifting if there is some way to link to what the audience already knows. Perhaps of value in inviting practices of mindfulness or gift culture into your workplace! Read Full Story »

The 4 Elements of Well Being

One of the world leading neuroscientists, Richard Davidson, recently spoke at a 'Mindfulness and Well Being at Work' conference. Here is his talk, where he describes the research findings on the 4 key drivers of well being. They can all be applied not just to work culture, but over time to the products or services offered. Read Full Story »

Regenerative Enterprise

When the artisan seller technology platform, Etsy, went public a year ago, one of the founders took a leap. Today, his work revolves around a new school concept to support entrepreneurs who work to regenerate our real wealth. The program is a gift, and includes curriculum on ecology, holism, and spirituality, along with basic business. The Guardian offers a much deeper look here. Read Full Story »

Be the Change

This months newsletter is about getting ideas out there in an easier to digest approach.  If any particular article speaks to you, send it to your colleagues and invite a space for reflection on how to evolve work through the insights!