The query guide | Seth’s Weblog

Within the previous days, firms had a suggestion field. It was immortalized in cartoons, however the concept an worker might anonymously submit a suggestion to make issues higher is a primary step in engagement. Some firms took this a lot additional and paid workers for recommendations that generated income.

Digital communication and extra open workplaces have made the need for a field like this lower. However we’re nonetheless typically hung up on the odd cultural stigma round seeming dumb. So individuals don’t elevate their palms, don’t ask questions and work in frustration and ignorance as a substitute.

One thing we study as youngsters.

Maybe we will start with a teenager-focused answer. When your child turns 12, give them a clean pocket book. “Any time you’ve got a query that’s embarrassing otherwise you’re unsure who to ask, simply write it down on this pocket book and put it on my mattress. I’ll write out a solution and return it the subsequent day.”

By taking off a few of the interpersonal stress, this creates a helpful channel for questions and solutions.

And what occurs if we convey the identical medium to work?

March 1, 2024