Work, Upgraded

Lauren Dixon
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Equipping leaders to succeed in the next industrial revolution by sharing actionable insights into the future of work. Our workplace technology is constantly being upgraded. Isn't it time our work caught up?

  1. 08/14/2023

    Ep 1.09: Upgrading Progress Updates

    Progress updates matter, but they cause a lot of sludge. Listen in to hear about some alternatives: question-based updates and Hill Charts. Links: ⁠Hill charts from Shape Up⁠ Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ Contact the show: ⁠⁠lauren@workupgraded.com⁠

    16 min

  2. 07/30/2023

    Ep. 1.08: Meetings are not the enemy

    If you're calculating the cost of your meetings like Shopify, you better also be thinking about the ROI and the root causes. Links: Hill charts from Shape Up Follow us on LinkedIn Instagram Threads Contact the show: ⁠lauren@workupgraded.com⁠

    12 min

  3. 07/23/2023

    Ep 1.07: Growing vs Replanting Talent

    The benefits of nuturing the talent you have in your team, rather than replanting talent in a new hire or consultant. Follow us on LinkedIn Instagram Threads Contact the show: ⁠lauren@workupgraded.com⁠

    11 min

  4. 07/17/2023

    Ep 1.06: Attention to signal

    Increase your strategic acumen through attention to signal, not just attention to detail. Links: Original LinkedIn post TutorialsPoint definition Follow on LinkedIn Instagram Threads Contact the show: ⁠lauren@workupgraded.com⁠

    5 min

  5. 02/23/2023

    Ep 1.05: Is your strategy a mystery?

    Does your strategy raise more questions than it answers? It might be a mystery box strategy. Listen in on how to avoid mystery box strategies and define a clear strategy your team can actually act on. Join the conversation: Connect with Lauren Dixon on LinkedIn Subscribe to Work Upgraded on Substack

    12 min

  6. 02/17/2023

    Ep 1.04: Agile, don't go chasing waterfalls

    Today’s article is a little different! I recorded a video for LinkedIn this week attempting to define Agile without comparing it to waterfall. In today's episode of the podcast, I share the audio from that video. Links: Watch the video Subscribe to Substack Connect on LinkedIn

    8 min

  7. 02/10/2023

    Ep 1.03: Don't fail fast, fail better

    Today we discuss Blair Enns' Innoficiency Principle and how we can stop failing fast and fail better. Links: 2Bobs on Innoficiency Blair Enns' article on Innoficiency 20%, the Marketing Procurement Podcast on Innoficiency Follow Work Upgraded: Work Upgraded on Substack Lauren Dixon on LinkedIn

    24 min

  8. 01/31/2023

    Ver 1.02: Utilisation is killing innovation

    This week I'm discussing a common theme from the 9 barriers to innovation at professional services firms: utilisation and the PSF business model. Links in this week's episode: What makes innovation at professional services firms unique from Work Upgraded The history of consulting at ConsultingQuest.com Find more Work Upgraded: Substack Instagram LinkedIn

    21 min
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Equipping leaders to succeed in the next industrial revolution by sharing actionable insights into the future of work. Our workplace technology is constantly being upgraded. Isn't it time our work caught up?

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  • Creator
    Lauren Dixon
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lauren Dixon
  • Show Website
    Work, Upgraded