Day Quote by Alex Horne
“We definitely don't do everyone's tasks in the same order and that's quite useful. On someone's first day they might do it somewhat differently to how they'd do it on their last day because they become a different person by the end - they don't trust us anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast episode with Alex Horne, 2023
People change over time, so tasks must be reordered to match new abilities and trust levels.
In simple terms: People evolve, so work order changes.
Adapt tasks as people grow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- onboarding
- career progression
- team restructuring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify when a task order needs updating?
- What signals indicate a loss of trust?
Assumes all changes are positive; may overlook systemic issues.