Overview

"The modern hero is no longer in the books: he's in your company! The hero is the one-man expert who plagues the workplace. He is truly one-of-a-kind because people rely on him whenever they run into a problem. You can see him at every meeting, eagerly asserting his decisions. And to top it all, he keeps complaining without providing meaningful solutions. Corporate heroes bring about a slew of problems by forcing employees to overspecialize, impeding innovation, and messing with team dynamics. But at its core, being a hero is an attitude people have developed to adapt to the corporate world, where going above and beyond is the norm. Think about it. Recruiting is now solely focused on technical skills, overtime work is praised and individual planning with no regards for the team is commonplace. Companies have learned to use heroes to build a ""do-best"" culture. The key for a lasting transformation is to first understand what a hero is, how his behavior influences the working environment, and then to use some strategies to improve team collaboration. Only in this way can the company culture change so it can thrive without full-time heroes ready to save the day. Shatter the Hero Culture proposes a pragmatic approach to transform companies and improve working environments without the need for corporate heroes."

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"""I'm a recovering Hero. I liked to suggest clever ideas, be seen to be indispensable and receive ""thank you's"" for my efforts. When people critiqued my ideas, I was defensive. When that failed, I could play the victim. I wish I had Dave's book 30 yrs ago to help my younger self. The Mark of 2024 will put the strategies into action with my coaching clients."" MARK LEVISON - CERTIFIED SCRUM TRAINER AND AGILE COACH ""We've all seen them, relied on them, or acted as them at work: heroes. This book unpacks the hero concept, explains the harm in it (and there's a lot!), and provides advice on creating a healthier environment."" GIL BROZA, AUTHOR OF DELIVER BETTER RESULTS AND THE HUMAN SIDE OF AGILE"

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Certified Integral Facilitator(R), Dave Jacques is an Agile coach and facilitator who strives to simplify the complex. He sets himself apart with his human approach, leading to lasting change and a high level of collaboration in the companies he helps.Since 2014, he's helped government organizations, insurance companies, SMEs, non-profits, and start-ups to create a better work environment. Dave facilitates the development culture with open communication, trust, and a commitment to achieving goals. As a guest speaker at Agile academic and corporate events, he speaks authentically and colorfully to ensure everyone understands.Shatter the Hero Culture is the first book to create a movement towards a corporate culture where collaboration, creativity, and innovation are real and achievable. Contact him via www.simplementcomplexe.com.

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