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work for work’s sake, debunked
Global research reveals that people
who work hard are perceived as
morally good, even if they are
incompetent or if their work is
superfluous.
In this TED Talk, social
psychologist Azim Shariff traces
the origins of this belief and
debunks the link between effort
and morality.
Workplace culture that values
input over output can harm
both organisations and people,
says Shariff. Instead, he advises
workplaces to prioritise meaning
over exertion.
Does working hard really make you a good person? – TED Talk, Azim Shariff
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How design thinking is
used to solve problems
Why authentic leadership
is so hard
The economic potential
of generative AI
Every business faces challenges,
and this instructional article from
Canva presents a framework for
solving them.
Design thinking is all about looking
for fresh, creative solutions that put
people and their needs first.
Although it stems from methods
used by the likes of designers,
architects and engineers, design
thinking can be applied to any
discipline. This article breaks down
each step of the design thinking
process – complete with templates
and tools – and emphasises its
benefits to the workplace.
Authentic leadership has been linked
to better engagement, workplace
satisfaction and performance.
However, this path is not easy to
navigate.
In this episode of the
HBR on Leadership podcast,
organisational expert Dr Tina Opie
suggests strategies to
communicate and express emotion
in a professional setting.
Candice Morgan, equity, diversity
and inclusion partner at Google
Ventures, also talks about overcoming
“belonging uncertainty” and
promoting inclusivity.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI)
applications such as ChatGPT are set
to have a significant impact on
business. This report from McKinsey
& Company examines the vast
potential of such applications. This
includes estimates of future
economic value and the key business
functions that they would modernise.
The report hones in on various
industry sectors to predict how they
might use the technology and the
effects. Importantly, the report raises
questions about how businesses can
balance AI’s advantages with its
challenges and risks.
Read the article
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