FutureThink

Our CEO Lisa Bodell globe-trotting for simplicity, beating burnout and innovating the future of work! Just thinking about all that running around makes us thirsty. Coke, anyone? #LeadingChange #Transformation #BuildingCulture #Growth #KeynoteSpeaker #Productivity #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Burnout #Simplicity #Innovation #Learning #FutureOfWork

EMPLOYEE: Everyone loves the llama. BOSS: What llama? EMPLOYEE: The llama you authorized to visit the office on Tuesdays. BOSS: I never authorized that. EMPLOYEE: You authorized me to authorize anything I thought would help productivity and team well-being. BOSS: And you chose llama? EMPLOYEE: Sales are up 20% and no one has had a panic attack in six weeks. I chose llama, and I choose llama. BOSS: Well done. ?? Our Strategic Problem Solving Workshop equips leaders and teams with the tools to tackle complex challenges with clarity and creativity. Through structured frameworks and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to break down problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative, actionable solutions that drive results. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp

BOSS: (sternly) We have a new competitor. They’re bigger, faster, and more innovative. EMPLOYEE 1: (nervously) What do we do? BOSS: (grinning) We do what we do best... Make everything more complicated. If they don't know HOW we do what we do, they'll never figure out how to beat us at it. EMPLOYEE 2: (sighing) Oh great, more spreadsheets. ?? FutureThink's Kill the Company Workshop challenges leaders to think like outsiders and critically assess their organization's blind spots, outdated practices, and growth barriers. By "killing" the company as it currently exists, you’ll spark bold new ideas and strategies to reinvent and future-proof your business for success. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp

EMPLOYEE 1: (flipping through pages) I can't believe we got rid of all this unnecessary bureaucracy! I feel so free! EMPLOYEE 2: (smirks) Free, huh? Heard of chaos theory? EMPLOYEE 1: Small change, big effect? EMPLOYEE 2: Exactly. Big change? Even bigger effect. Watch out. (Employee 1's phone dings.) EMPLOYEE 1: I won the lottery! (They run out excitedly. A moment later, ZOMBIE ELVIS enters, shuffling toward Employee 2. ELVIS: Braaaiiiins... EMPLOYEE 2: Oh man. ?? Organizations that kill stupid rules are more agile with teams that can focus on what truly drives value. This leads to increased efficiency and greater employee satisfaction. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp

Our favorite 5-minute move to beat burnout? A game of office freeze tag. Perfect for the weather today! ?? Check out Lisa's latest article and subscribe to The Power Skills Advantage newsletter below. ?? https://lnkd.in/eaE4gCr8 #LeadingChange #Transformation #BuildingCulture #Growth #KeynoteSpeaker #Productivity #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Burnout #Simplicity #Innovation #Learning

NEW EMPLOYEE: I’m ready to submit this report. ADMINISTRATOR: Great. I'll just need a second copy. NEW EMPLOYEE: It’s the same document. Why do you need two? ADMINISTRATOR: One for filing, one for back-up filing, and one for safety. NEW EMPLOYEE: That's three copies. ADMINISTRATOR: You're right, we should change it to three. To be safe. And document that we made that change. NEW EMPLOYEE: With three copies of this conversation, right? ADMINISTRATOR: You're gonna do great here! ?? Killing stupid rules frees up creativity, boosts morale, and fosters a culture of innovation by removing unnecessary barriers that slow progress. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp

Welcome to your 2024 FutureThink Workplace Wrapped? ?? You might want to add our free Nano courses to your 2025 playlists: https://ow.ly/wbq150TwEBv #Spotify #Parody #Wrapped #2024Wrapped #WorkplaceCulture #WorkplaceHumor #WorkMemes #Burnout

FUTURETHINK FACILITATOR: Alright team, what's a time-suck you've faced lately? TEAM MEMBER 1: Definitely meetings that should have been emails. TEAM MEMBER 2: And email chains that spiral into the void. THE VOID: I've asked you guys to stop cc-ing me. ?? Our Kill A Stupid Rule Workshop helps leaders identify and eliminate outdated, inefficient policies that hinder innovation and progress. In this hands-on session, you'll empower your team to challenge the status quo, remove unnecessary roadblocks, and create a more agile, forward-thinking organization. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp

When's the last time you took time to think deeply? And we don't mean overanalyzing every decision you've made since 2010. ?? Taking time to let your mind wander, to really consider issues from a new angle is an important part of leading an innovative organization. If you're not already subscribed to Lisa Bodell's The Power Skills Advantage, you're missing out on key insights that could turn your scroll time into creative power hour. #LeadingChange #Transformation #BuildingCulture #Growth #KeynoteSpeaker #Productivity #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Burnout #Simplicity #Innovation #Learning

FUTURETHINK FACILITATOR: Let’s break this down—what’s in your sphere of control right now? LEADER: Well, I can influence my team’s priorities, but I can't control the market... FUTURETHINK FACILITATOR: Great! LEADER: UNLESS this whiteboard is MAGIC. FUTURETHINK FACILITATOR: Why don't we start with the team? ?? We empower leaders to cut through complexity and focus on what truly matters. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, you'll learn how to streamline decision-making, boost team alignment, and drive impact with clarity and ease. ???????? Find out more about our in-person workshops here: https://lnkd.in/dVvWmEpp