The power of pitfalls and functional stupidity at work | André Spicer

The power of pitfalls and functional stupidity at work | André Spicer | TEDxWandsworth

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7 жыл бұрын

In this talk André Spicer will examine what drives otherwise intelligent people to do idiotic things. He will consider the consequences of corporate stupidity and look at how we can make our workplaces a little less stupid.
André Spicer is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Cass Business School, City University of London. He frequently appears in the international media to comment on business issues. He has worked with a wide range of for profit, non profit and government organisations. He has published 6 books, including 'the wellness syndrome' and 'the stupidity paradox'. Next year he will publish a book on business bullshit.
In this talk Professor Spicer will examine what drives otherwise intelligent people to do idiot things. He will consider what the consequences of corporate stupidity are. Finally, he will look at how we can make our workplaces a little less stupid.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

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@magmajctaz1405 2 жыл бұрын

I have always been the pseudo devil's advocate wherever I am, and it upsets people. Not enough for them to tell me to my face, but enough that I begin to feel as if I am being ignored to a growing degree over time. I recently was asking questions of an engineer who had us doing something that seemed irrational. An engineering manager stepped in, and I could tell he was getting upset. (This was over text.) I later apologized to the manager, as my intent was not to upset him. He responded by saying that I can come across as "argumentative". I think all too often functional stupidity causes decision to be made without consideration as to their rationale. But instead of facing the decision and picking it apart, they would rather just "move on" to the next problem.

@piccalillipit9211 2 жыл бұрын

*IN ONE COMPANY* I worked out the Financial Director was embezzling the company. I wrote a report and put it on the Managing Directors desk. Somehow or other the FD found out and I was fired, I got another job - but eventually the MD must have read the report I wrote, I was no longer there to tell him or mention it so it was several months later. The FD ended up in prison for embezzling £250,000. But I was still fired and doing a worse job...

@dougb8207 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@1809vishal 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video... Greate knowledge 👍🏻

@npcalexa2462 2 жыл бұрын

How can it be just 12k views? 🤯 it is smart, precise and describes trend at the glabal scale. Stupidity economy 100% ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

@piccalillipit9211 2 жыл бұрын

15.5k now - so its getting there...

@kmrfryuu6611 6 жыл бұрын

this vid deserves more attention

@MehdiHusain 6 жыл бұрын

Under 4,000 views. For a Ted talk ? I guess it has something to do with the keywords in the title. Pitfalls, stupidity and work. Not very engaging :)

@jdean2131 2 жыл бұрын

Nope you’re dead on. It definitely needs more exposure. You’re exactly right!

@YoutubeDepressesMe 4 ай бұрын

Recently at work I have found myself skating on thin ice for asking questions about the changes we've had implemented. We now have twice the 'work' but have half the productivity. We're now HR and Heath and Safety obsessed with checklists to be filled in daily for routine non risk tasks and other departments videoing us while submitting 'hazard' reports. 🤡 world.

@biggwillbeats4384 2 жыл бұрын

Moms had this car in my youth, A cousin had one several years later. 😳 Just watched FC again for the zillioneth time, was recently speaking wit my wife about the car insurance fail.

@Tomm9y 2 жыл бұрын

It's bad enough in corporations, try challenging bureaucrats, public officials, legal system, the backlash is extreme vindictiveness. Representatives, MPs rely on the image of their usefulness and self importance, yet are barely accountable for the mess they create.

@TeslaEVolution 6 ай бұрын

I thought Swedish companies were BAD but there not even close US in Corporate idioticy!! Drives me nuts daily!! Tesla though, is a great US "How to run a company " example. Chechlk their Not-Handbook Handbook!