Humanity Working
Humanity Working is a podcast focused on employee development for the future of work.
In each episode, we engage with authors, business leaders, and top-tier academics to understand how workplaces can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. This podcast aims to provide employers with actionable strategies to build a resilient, adaptable, and future-proof workforce.
Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of work, exploring topics such as workforce transformation, leadership development, employee adaptability, and resilience. Discover the steps you can take to foster a humane, productive workplace that is prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Humanity Working
Go Slow to Go Fast
Go Slow to Go Fast
We live in a culture that prizes speed—but sometimes moving slower is what actually accelerates results. In this episode, Paul and Matt explore when deliberate pauses pay off, how to test “slow-downs” safely, and how leaders can set the right cadence without losing urgency when it matters most.
Five Key Learnings:
- Slowing down can reduce rework, surface hidden costs, and sharpen decisions.
- Smart slow-downs (like reflection or structured breaks) often boost creativity and clarity.
- Speed frequently degrades our decision making and causes us to miss opportunities to build on others work
- Teams can run tiny experiments—like slowing a sprint kickoff—to test the benefits.
- Mature leaders can help team members see how to balance slowing down and speeding up
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Slow Down to Speed Up Newsletter - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/slow-down-to-speed-up?r=ourxz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.
BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees.
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