Season 3 Episode 32: Management Inertia Ever sat in a meeting where the same problem gets rehashed for the nth time, only for nothing to change? Welcome to the world of organisational inertia—where analysis paralysis, over-collaboration, and a pathological fear of doing anything turn workplaces into graveyards of good intentions. This week, Jimmy and James dissect why companies (and the people in them) would rather sit on a nail than move an inch, and—more importantly—how to stop the rot. From the “Plan Z” demand for impossible certainty to the “frozen middle” of middle managers trapped between reality and corporate delusion, they expose the absurdity of systems that reward inaction and … [Read more...]
You’ve Started a New Job… Now What?
Season 2 – Episode 21: Start as You Mean to Go On You want to make a good impression… but you don’t even know what “good” looks like yet.So you end up busy, visible—and not always effective. Throughout our work lives, we change jobs - sometimes, we get a promotion, move to a new organisation, or move within a company. It happens all the time. Often, the initial transition can be bumpy and influence your entire tenure in a role, so this week, we explore some ways that you can ensure a smooth transition and maximise the impact you have in a new job. Preparing for new responsibilities goes beyond the usual inductions or initial training. We share a tried-and-tested (by Jimmy, at least) … [Read more...]
Why Most Reorganisations Fail
Season 1 – Episode 11: The Wizardry of the Reorg This week, we discuss the 'silver bullet' or ‘management magic’ that is a reorganisation or a restructuring. Some of the highlights/lowlights are: If you enjoy this episode, please like, follow and share the show. If you have any questions on this topic or need help solving your issues with reorgs (or just want to improve performance), get in touch via Jimmy@ajobdonewell.com or James@ajobdonewell.com Transcript James: 0:03 hello, I'm James. Jimmy: 0:04 Hi, I'm Jimmy. James: 0:05 Welcome to A Job Done Well, the Right, good morning, how are you doing? Jimmy: 0:14 Hi, James. Yeah, I'm … [Read more...]