Workplace cheat codes: 5 ways to up your odds of success
About this episode
Rachel shares five high-impact practices to improve your odds of success at work.
891. At work we're constantly placing bets on uncertain outcomes, which projects to prioritize and which risks to take. But most of us never think about how to improve our odds. Today Rachel shares five “cheat codes,” simple, high-impact practices that give you a massive advantage before things go sideways. From running a "premortem" to flush out hidden risks to using a "stinky fish" exercise to surface team anxieties, learn how to anticipate problems before they become crises. Whether you're a team lead or a solo contributor, these tactics will help you work better by design and give your career a few "extra lives." Modern Mentor is a Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast , hosted by Rachel Cooke! Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email: modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more from Modern Mentor! Facebook LinkedIn Newsletter Transcripts available on your podcast app or QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Cooke
Topics covered
- workplace strategies
- career success
- risk management
- team dynamics
- productivity
Keywords
- workplace cheat codes
- premortem
- stinky fish exercise
- team anxieties
- career tactics
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