Case Study 2: Boosting Capacity and Morale in Product Teams

Case Study 2: The product teams were facing low morale and reduced capacity, affecting productivity and performance. To address these issues, a comprehensive assessment was conducted, including data collection on workflows, analysis of process inefficiencies, and development of action plans. By implementing these plans and escalating them to leadership, the product teams achieved a 74% increase in capacity and improved morale, leading to greater productivity and more effective project execution.

The Change Curve and Self Awareness

As your group advances through the various stages of development, it would be beneficial for you to monitor how you react to change. Being aware of the various phases of the change curve, and making the effort to perceive and understand what phase you are in at every point in time is a form of self awareness.
Being able to monitor this in others is a skill that could come in handy if you are a coach

Self Improvement and Stages of Grief

As self-awareness presents an opportunity for self-improvement, you will become aware of any changes that would alter life as you know it. Losing a version of yourself that you are so fond of, in some cases, would be like losing a loved one. Therefore, in self-improvement journey, it is important to understand the different stages of grief you would have to go through – in no particular order

Implicit Bias and Self Awareness

Self-awareness is also your ability to assess your perception towards of certain people, as well as your behavior towards them. This is known as implicit bias, as is formed from your experiences and your background. The best way to mitigate this is to keep an open mind when interacting with others. The fewer the assumptions you make, the better.