"Rather than reducing productivity or increasing sick days, research suggests that ‘gentle management’ enhances job satisfaction, wellbeing, and overall performance,” Read TPI /
@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk's @ninajorden.bsky.social's comments in @theipaper.com: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
🎧 Listen to @bennettinstitute.bsky.social's @ninajorden.bsky.social, CIMA's Irena Teneva, The Conference Board's Marion Devine and @bartvanark.bsky.social talking about how leaders within a firm think about productivity, based on their #strategicproductivity research: podfollow.com/productivity...
This is a fascinating discussion including research by @ninajorden.bsky.social on the role of the Chief Information Officer, & the need for strategic alignment & effective collaboration to achieve sustainable productivity gains.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
“We have for a long time lived in a kind of ‘Gore-Tex republic’ … we wanted it nice and cosy inside and all the unpleasant things had to be outside.” - rarely read a more accurate description.
New report published today says the unregulated use of Generative AI in the UK economy will not necessarily lead to economic growth & risks damaging the UK's creative sector.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/ai-ip/
Join the Conversation on the Future of Work – 28 March!
How can we create fair, productive work that benefits people and communities? I'll be discussing the 4-day week, AI's impact, and economic growth with an amazing panel.
Got questions? Drop them in the comments!
AI’s capabilities are often overstated, especially when it comes to ‘political readiness.’ My colleague @alturobov.bsky.social warns that policymakers, rushing to modernise governance, might mistake AI’s technical achievements for political competence.
www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/ais-per...
Poster of the cover of Diane’s forthcoming book The Measure of Progress
On my office door - publication day approaches - pre-orders really help!
🎙️How do different leaders in a firm think about productivity?
@ninajorden.bsky.social shares key insights from CIOs on the 4 main drivers of tech-powered productivity.
🎧pod.co/productivity-puzzles/str...
#NationalProductivityWeek
thanks to everyone involved: @bennettinstitute.bsky.social @productivity.bsky.social @bartvanark.bsky.social
Three key insights really stood out:
1. Proactive cost control requires real-time insights and data.
2. We need shared accountability for tech and its costs, from engineers to product managers.
3. A ‘north star’ for leadership is vital to guide discussions and manage conflicts at the board level.
We brought together over 20 senior leaders—CIOs, CTOs, global tech experts, and government representatives—to tackle the productivity paradox head-on and, more importantly, explore what companies and their boards must do to overcome it.
I was thrilled to host a fantastic event at The Shard in London today as part of #NationalProductivityWeek!
In today's discussion on “Beyond Technology: CIO Perspectives on Boosting Productivity“, @ninajorden.bsky.social discusses her research which shows how organisations struggle to translate rising ICT investments into meaningful gains.
Report: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Todays location for our panel discussion:“Beyond Technology: CIO Perspectives on Boosting Productivity“
Report: www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
@productivity.bsky.social @bennettinstitute.bsky.social
Curious about how different C-level leaders approach productivity and drive change in their organisations? Tune in for insights and strategies based on latest research. Grateful for the invite from @bartvanark.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social —it’s always a pleasure!
Our @bennettinstitute.bsky.social annual conference is on 28th March and tickets can now be booked - in person or online: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/events/annua... It's always a great event & we have a fab line-up of speakers/sessions
All I can say to this is that people always believe that it can’t happen to their country, until it does. I saw it happen in Venezuela, which until the 2000s was Latin America’s oldest democracy, with a solid constitution, a clear division of powers, an independent judiciary, and a lively press.
🎙️How are data & algorithms impacting our lives?
@ginasue.bsky.social, @jenitennison.com & @jfbonnefon.bsky.social discuss how data & algorithms impact our work, public services & decision-making, while raising questions about ethics, fairness, & governance.
🎧https://pod.fo/e/299eb0
Early-career researchers describe to Nature Careers how they juggled workloads, emotions and finances after having children. #AcademicSky 🧪
At the end of the month, we have some fantastic events lined up for National Productivity Week—don’t miss out!
@productivity.bsky.social
At the end of the month, we have some fantastic events lined up for National Productivity Week—don’t miss out!
@productivity.bsky.social
📢 Join us for two events featuring our research during National Productivity Week on 31 January.
08:30 - Unlocking Productivity: Insights from C-Suite Leaders
14:30 - Launch of East Anglia Insights Paper
👉 Explore & register www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on
#NationalProductivityWeek
Not the most uplifting read to start the day.
It’s disheartening to see that, for some, freedom is equated with the right to offend others. What they dismiss as "self-censorship" is, in reality, the respectful behaviour that underpins a functional and cohesive society.
ft.com/content/cf87...
Picture of the main campus of the LMU Munich with students sitting on the grass and talking
Sociologists working on inequality:
Still time to apply for this 3yr+ postdoc position in beautiful Munich (no German required)
EN: job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/5...
DE: job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/f...
Applications are 01/15, but let me know if you need another 1-2 days to put in your materials
Uhm, sorry, what? Starmer thinks AI is going to DOUBLE UK productivity in less than 5 years?
Bedsidetable Dreams ✨
„The government must go further and invite the public to be active participants in the productivity agenda. It should promote a culture of improvement in the private and public sectors, and it should encourage people to develop and share their own ideas for better productivity in their workplaces.“
