Remodel
Give your current job an overhaul
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.
- Identify areas for improvement in your current job
- Make cosmetic or structural changes to your work
- Prototype and test new ways of working
- Be open to feedback and iteration
- Identify areas for improvementReflect on your current job and identify areas that need improvementPro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisorsWarningAvoid being too critical or negative
- Make cosmetic or structural changesMake significant changes to your work, such as taking on new responsibilities or pursuing new opportunitiesPro tipStart small and prototype new ways of workingWarningAvoid making changes that are too drastic or unrealistic
- Prototype and test new ways of workingTest and refine your new ways of workingPro tipBe open to feedback and iterationWarningAvoid being too rigid or inflexible
- Be open to feedback and iterationBe open to feedback and iteration, and be willing to make adjustments as neededPro tipSeek feedback from colleagues and supervisorsWarningAvoid being too defensive or resistant to change
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.
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.