“It turned out that companies had no interest in creating autonomous environments for their “human performers.” Instead, they wanted to stuff as many people in as small a space for as cheaply as possible as quickly as possible.” Read more here: https://www.wired.com/2014/04/how-offices-accidentally-became-hellish-cubicle-farms/

“Open offices that provide people with no choice but to sit in a huge room with other noisy people who were all working on their own individual tasks suck. Not because of the space, but because the system and the space don’t match.” Read more here: https://ourfounder.medium.com/open-offices-are-not-the-problem-9bae94acbc6e

” Your [IT] team probably feels behind: they likely need more attention on their professional growth, more flexibility in their work and job environment, and more information about how their work directly contributes to the bottom line.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/profession-trouble-why-professionals-feel-left-out-josh-bersin/

“Zara’s fast fashion business model exploits consumer and cultural changes, with dramatically improved financial results. The key is the familiar Agile technique of “postponement:” transforming a product into its final form at the latest possible moment.” Read more here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevedenning/2015/03/13/how-agile-and-zara-are-transforming-the-us-fashion-industry/?sh=bd9dc747e82f

” … if you write a budget that serves as the embodiment of a carefully defined set of values, it can be a powerful way to express your company’s vision. That opens the door for efficient, empowering and trust-inspired leadership.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140318061015-11846967-high-trust-culture-8-put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/

” …if you want to build a high-trust organization, don’t be afraid of asking people to sacrifice—as long as you’re willing to sacrifice, too.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140303072055-11846967-high-trust-culture-7-don-t-fear-sacrifice/

“The best communication thrives on truth, clarity and directness. Poor, infrequent or cleverly parsed communication can completely undermine trust – while open, honest and direct messaging is vital to building it.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140222084557-11846967-high-trust-culture-6-don-t-keep-people-in-the-dark/

“More than a goal that everyone can get behind, a great vision is a picture of success that people can share, shape and contribute to. Most people want to feel like they’re working toward something real and important, not just just working their way through tasks.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140211074344-11846967-high-trust-culture-5-create-a-winning-vision/

“Trust grows … when expectations are clear, when people know what they’ve been empowered to do, and when they can focus on doing it.” Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140129082259-11846967-building-a-high-trust-culture-4-everyone-s-accountable/