As the modern workplace requires us to keep up with the speed in which technology, processes and work capabilities are changing, perhaps it’s time for us to reboot the way we work? We all know this isn’t an easy thing to accomplish and that people behaviour change can be the biggest challenge of all. But what if a clear purpose (the why), strategy and vision (the what) and values (the how) were set and at the forefront of colleagues minds day-in-day out. What then if smaller, cross-functional teams were empowered to act to find the right solutions but with a key mandate - to stay aligned to the purpose, vision and strategy and be continuously transparent in what they were doing and achieving. Could it bring about a re-energised workforce and less hierarchy? Most definitely yes. Could it lead to a much more productive and collaborative culture – absolutely, as long as there was alignment, empowerment and transparency. Martin Danoesastro’s Tedtalk is worth a listen to see if some companies have made this approach work. It won’t be for every company but it could be for yours….