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- What if you could stop worrying about job security and instead master the specific mindset, skillset, and toolset needed to thrive in an era of constant change?
- Did you know that the old rules of work are rapidly becoming obsolete—and are you curious about the new "landscape of ideas" that will define the future of your career?
- Have you ever wondered how to effectively futureproof your organization against the rise of automation without leaving your most valuable talent behind?
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Key Takeaways from The Next Rules of Work
- Discover the three potential futures of work and learn how to cocreate a scenario where rapid technological change leaves no human behind.
- Understand why traditional workplace rules are obsolete and how adopting the four 'Next Rules' can foster essential nimbleness and innovation.
- Learn how to build the foundation for tomorrow's workplace by developing the three essential legs of the stool: your mindset, your skillset, and your toolset.
- Explore four powerful organizational mindset flavors—effectiveness, growth, involvement, and alignment—to drastically improve employee engagement and culture.
- Master the six characteristics of highly effective problem-solving teams, including psychological safety and diversity, to maximize your organization's impact.
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Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 7
According to Gary A. Bolles, what are the two primary forces that combine to determine what the future of work holds?
Question 2 of 7
Which of the following is NOT one of the four core 'Next Rules' of work outlined in the framework?
Question 3 of 7
What sixth characteristic does Bolles add to Google’s Project Aristotle findings to describe highly effective problem-solving teams?
Question 4 of 7
When hiring for 'Next Organizations,' what does the text suggest should be prioritized to avoid a culture clash?
Question 5 of 7
What does the acronym PACE stand for in the context of essential skills needed for the future working world?
Question 6 of 7
How do tools like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) primarily support an organization's toolset?
Question 7 of 7
According to the book, what is a simple 'win-win' solution for balancing the tension between workers needing better pay and shareholders wanting to reduce costs?
The Next Rules of Work — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 2Today’s work landscape demands a fresh framework that’s truly agile and inventive.
- 3Decide which mindset flavors ought to appear in your organizational culture.
- 4Taking a holistic approach to workers benefits both individuals and the company.
- 5A suitable toolset delivers the right techniques and technologies to ensure success.
The Next Rules of Work Summary & Overview
The Next Rules of Work (2021) is a kind of cookbook – or “landscape of ideas” – on what’s here now and what comes next in the world of work. It offers a new mindset, skillset, and toolset that’ll equip you to succeed today and in the future.
Who Should Listen to The Next Rules of Work?
- Leaders looking to futureproof their organizations
- Workers seeking the right skills and mindset to thrive today and tomorrow
- People who don’t want to be left behind in the face of automation
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