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"TRIZ"
The Worst Workplace Possible
How can we reliably create the worst workplace possible?
- Go wild!
- Start alone (1 min)
- Then in pairs (2 min)
- Then groups of 4 (4 min)
- Each group shares one idea
1. Compile a list of to-do's in answer to:
Is there anything we are doing that resembles, in any shape or form, to-dos on our list?
- Make a list of activities & talk about their impact
- Be unforgiving
- Start alone (1 min)
- Then in pairs (2 min)
- Then groups of 4 (4 min)
- Each group shares one idea
2. Go down your list and ask:
How am I and how are we going to stop it? What is your first move?
- Be as concrete as you can
- Identify who else is needed to stop the activity
- Start alone (1 min)
- Then in pairs (2 min)
- Then groups of 4 (4 min)
- Share one idea that stood out
3. Compile the list of what needs to be stopped. Take 1 item at a time and ask: