How to Create Interesting and Meaningful Work
1h 3mBeginner2022-04-29
Authors

Doug Rose
Teaching Fortune 500s and professionals how to lead change
Course details
In this course, Doug Rose helps you discover your future in a changing workforce. He begins with what motivates you, then examines how to improve your job characteristics. Then he covers ways to improve your organizational status and how your personality traits have an enormous impact on your job. Some employees crave remote work, while others prefer the office. Some employees want a nurturing culture, while others long for independence and autonomy. This course explores techniques for working in this shifting landscape, teaches you how to get the most out of video meetings, and goes over the challenges in mixing remote workers with those in the office. Whether you're a long-time employee or just starting out, this course can help you find the most satisfying work and move forward confidently in your workplace.
Skills covered
Well-Being and Self-CarePersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Creating interesting and meaningful work
What Motivates You
- The psychology of job satisfaction
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
- The Self-Determination Theory
- The Job Characteristics Theory
- The importance of organizational status
What Are Your Personality Traits
- The HEXACO Personality Inventory
- Are you extraverted
- How agreeable are you at work
Asking the Right Questions
- The importance of critical thinking
- Making tough job decisions
Working for the Right Organization
- How much do you value autonomy
- Will you bring your whole self to work
How Would You Like to Work
- Should you try to work from home
- The best way to collaborate
- How to build a professional network
Some Challenges You'll Face
- How to approach remote meetings
- Communicating through video
- How to improve remote collaboration
Conclusion
- Your future at work