Is your project a happy place?

I hop

e so.

But can you deliberately raise morale without going all
'happy-clappy'?
/>Well, yes you can.

Lab experiments looked at small, deliberate acts...

In this video, we will explore anti-patterns and scenarios where microservices may not be the best architectural choice. We will understand the trade-offs and challenges associated with microservices, such as increased complexity,...

Ryan & Deci are the founders of Self Determination Theory (SDT). It's possibly the most substantial modern body of research on motivation. As such, it is essential for modern managers to understand the basics.

Charles Handy has been the source of a stream of ideas about organizations. We have four other videos about Handy's individual ideas. This one draws them together.

Clayton Alderfer created a variation on the best-known needs theory of motivation: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Alderfer's model is known as ERG Theory. ERG stands for the three primary needs that Alderfer identified:



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In his 1979 book, The Structuring of Organizations, Henry Mintzberg classified organizational structures into four organizational types, depending on the complexity of the organization’s operations, and the pace of change it needs to...

We introduced the movement of idealism and discussed its most important early proponents, such as George Berkeley and Immanuel Kant. Now let's examine the key figures that were to follow, including Johann Fichte, Friedrich Schiller,...

Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development is a useful tool in analysing human psychology. It is split into 8 stages and the development of ego or personality is dependent on the successful completion of each stage. This video covers...

In 1929, Charles Curtis – a member of the Kaw Nation – made history by becoming the first Vice President of color in the U.S. Yet he left behind a complicated legacy that some claim had a lasting negative impact on Native Americans.

IDENTIFYING EXPERTISE: Professor Frazer talks about how the pandemic has given a new urgency to the question who has legitimacy to rule over others as the pandemic has shown us how much we rely on expertise to survive and has created a...

MITIGATING THE MENACE: Professor Dunn talks about how drastic and systemic the impact of the COVID-1 pandemic was, how democracy does not necessarily give any guarantee for collective security and how it is not certain that any kind of...

What are the 8 Attributes of Management Excellence? In their book In Search of Excellence, McKinsey consultants Tom Peters and Robert Waterman found 8 common themes which they argued were responsible for the success of 14 identified...

What are the Types of Teams? The five most popular types of teams in an organization include problem-solving teams, self-managed work teams, cross-functional teams, virtual teams, and multiteam systems. A formal team is a group of...

What is Laissez Faire approach to management? The term Laissez-faire is of French origin and translates to “letting people do as they choose.” This leadership style is the complete opposite of micromanaging. Laissez-faire leaders allow...

Historian Martin Jay (UC Berkeley) describes Machiavelli's historical role as one of the first thinkers who formally recognizes the autonomy of the political.

What were the results of the French and Indian War? How did the Proclamation of 1763 effect the New World? A look at how the Proclamation Line of 1763 effected the colonists, Great Britain and the Native Americans. Perfect for APUSH...

Charles Handy's Model is a way to categorise organisational cultures. Understanding organisational cultures goes a long way in ensuring employee satisfaction and motivation in business today.

This video discusses the three key ingredients to motivate and engage people in the workplace: strong positive relationships, recognition of competency, and autonomy. It emphasizes the importance of fostering trust, providing clear goals...

The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...

Explain the purpose of robotic competitions. How do they judge the competition? <br/>
Robotics Challenges for the Future, Part 2

This video explores the experiences of Christians in Indonesia, a country known for its religious diversity. It highlights the challenges faced by the Christian community, particularly Chinese Indonesians, who have historically faced...

When it comes to social structure, and ideas of freedom and liberty, the Native American culture at the eve of contact vs European culture was very different. Let's look at the two societies about to crash into each other in this new...

Beijing’s new national security law grants the government sweeping powers that critics fear will be used to quash Hong Kong’s freedoms and autonomy.

Nikhil Goyal is the author of the new book Schools on Trial: How Freedom and Creativity Can Fix Our Educational Malpractice (Random House).