MINDSETMonths to result

Remodel

Give your current job an overhaul

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

People looking to improve their current job or career

Not ideal for

Those who are looking for a quick fix or are unable to take initiative

Overview

Why this framework exists

The Remodel strategy is about giving your current job an overhaul by making either cosmetic or structural changes. This can involve making significant changes to your work, such as taking on new responsibilities or pursuing new opportunities, or making smaller changes, such as rearranging your workspace or taking on new projects.

Core principles

4 total
  1. Identify areas for improvement in your current job
  2. Make cosmetic or structural changes to your work
  3. Prototype and test new ways of working
  4. Be open to feedback and iteration

Steps

4 steps
  1. Identify areas for improvement
    Reflect on your current job and identify areas that need improvement
    Pro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisors
    WarningAvoid being too critical or negative
  2. Make cosmetic or structural changes
    Make significant changes to your work, such as taking on new responsibilities or pursuing new opportunities
    Pro tipStart small and prototype new ways of working
    WarningAvoid making changes that are too drastic or unrealistic
  3. Prototype and test new ways of working
    Test and refine your new ways of working
    Pro tipBe open to feedback and iteration
    WarningAvoid being too rigid or inflexible
  4. Be open to feedback and iteration
    Be open to feedback and iteration, and be willing to make adjustments as needed
    Pro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisors
    WarningAvoid being too defensive or resistant to change

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Examples

1 cases
Ann's story

Ann was able to make a cosmetic change to her job by taking on a new role as an internal coach. By prototyping and testing her new role, Ann was able to find new meaning and purpose in her work and improve her job satisfaction.

OutcomeAnn was able to improve her job satisfaction and find new meaning and purpose in her work

Common mistakes

3 traps
Making changes that are too drastic or unrealistic
Making changes that are too drastic or unrealistic can lead to frustration and burnout
Not being open to feedback and iteration
Failing to be open to feedback and iteration can lead to stagnation and dissatisfaction
Not prototyping and testing new ways of working
Failing to prototype and test new ways of working can lead to uncertainty and dissatisfaction

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The Remodel strategy was inspired by the story of Ann, who was able to make a cosmetic change to her job by taking on a new role as an internal coach. By prototyping and testing her new role, Ann was able to find new meaning and purpose in her work and improve her job satisfaction.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Designing Your Work Life
Bill Burnett · 2020
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