Common Quote by Brigid Schulte
“The big message is that we need to reimagine and re-engineer how we work - what does work mean and how do we measure what's good? The second thing we need to reimagine is our relationships - who does what and why? One of the biggest things that has helped me and my husband is coming up with a common set of standards about what it takes to run our house, what is a fair way to divide tasks, and how are we going to keep each other accountable?”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Power of Standards in Household Management, 2021
We must redesign work and relationships by defining clear standards and accountability to improve effectiveness and fairness.
In simple terms: Redefine work and relationships with shared standards and accountability.
Key Takeaway
Create shared standards for tasks and accountability.
Themes
productivity
relationships
fairness
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
practical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- family chores
- remote work
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
organizational design
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards would improve your team's collaboration?
- How can you balance flexibility with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Implementing standards can be rigid and may stifle flexibility.
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