Monthly Archives: February 2013

The best office design for collaboration is also the cheapest

Posted on February 23, 2013 by John Stepper

Steve Jobs wanted the Pixar headquarters to be a place that “promoted encounters and unplanned collaborations.” He was personally involved in the design details as he was with Apple’s plans for new headquarters. “If a building doesn’t encourage [collaboration], you’ll … Continue reading →

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Towards a more humane workplace

Posted on February 16, 2013 by John Stepper

If you want to mistreat someone, it helps to think of them as something other than human. And so, unfortunately, you’ll notice the same tactics used at work as in some of the greatest atrocities against humanity. Yet there’s hope … Continue reading →

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A Genius Bar in every building

Posted on February 9, 2013 by John Stepper

Over the past few months, I’ve written about using social tools and practices to save money, about a framework for influencing behavior, and about applying the Fun Theory at work. Today, I want to describe a project I’m working on … Continue reading →

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Applying the Fun Theory at work

Posted on February 2, 2013 by John Stepper

Sometimes, people simply don’t want to do what you want or need them to do. Then what? For people at work, the main motivational techniques involve money and fear. But when you’re trying to change behavior, there are 6 sources … Continue reading →

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