Katie Frank is a ZingTrain consultant and trainer. In part 2 of my discussion with Katie we deep dive into what ZingTrain does, but to me it is really a discussion of some steps people can take to start making a more intentional and inspired workplace.
Continue reading Middle Managers, Be the Change – Katie Frank and Zing Train Pt 02
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Katie Frank is a ZingTrain consultant and trainer. In this episode, Katie will discuss what it’s really like to work at a company like Zingerman’s. She discusses a little about areas they can improve and the toughest part getting used to when she started working there.
She discusses more how Open Book Management affects the day-to-day. She closes this episode with her thoughts on visioning.
Continue reading OBM and Visioning – Katie Frank, ZingTrain Pt 01
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Join me in part two of my conversation with another pairing from Menlo Innovations, Mollie Callahan, High Tech Anthropologist and George Lund, Software Developer.
In this episode we deep dive into the concept of pairing. This concept may not necessarily work in your business, but what are some ways you may want to consider structuring your company to support your purpose and the culture you’re hoping to encourage within your company? Continue reading Does Your Structure Support Your Mission? Mollie and George Pt 2
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Learn about Open Book Management basics from Gauri Thergaonkar, Community Manager for ZingTrain. She has helped me set up all of my Zingerman’s interviews. I finally get her on the mic to get her perspective on life at Zingerman’s.
Continue reading What is Open Book Management? Gauri Thergaonkar, Pt 02
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The Power of Humility in Growing A Great Culture Episode 56 with Chris and Mike, Menlo Innovations, Part 2
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Notes taken during editing
To have salaries known and to be wrong – trust is needed – how did you know it was true and not just a poster on the wall? Chris –
How long did it take you to believe their words? Mike a few months. Chris, a few months.
1408 – QQ Yes, this is a place where being vulnerable is ok. Asking possibly embarrassing questions is ok. – Chris Hutchins
1437 – What was hardest to get used to? Working as a teammate as a partner.
There is no privacy here. Some may not get used to it.
1705 – I ask about introverts and not using headphones. I like to escape to think about writing and getting certain tasks completed.
Having someone who knows a tool or program can be so much easier than simply searching Google.
It helps learn the transfer of knowledge. Explaining and teaching how you do something will help you learn it better. It also opens up conversations and brings out new ideas.
“I like that we’re trained in a broader variety of languages and skills.”
“Waking up in the morning and my energy level is a 9 out of a 10…even before my morning coffee because I work at Menlo. The challenges and the teamwork have him excited for accomplishing the tasks and goals ahead of him.” – Chris. He’s excited because “I want to work.” This is a huge testament to Menlo.