Your Studio boo and You
summary
Frames studio culture as a relationship and gives concrete fixes: introduce monthly one-on-ones, tighten standups so each person gets uninterrupted time, keep a written studio handbook, require logged contractor hours and credited contributors, run anonymous pulse surveys (mentions TinyPulse and Culture Amp guidance) and adapt workspace setups. Claims low engagement links to 18% lower productivity, 16% lower profitability, 37% lower job growth, 65% lower share price. Small changes report better focus, less anxiety and improved retention.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Acknowledgment of country
- 0:21Your Studio boo and You
- 2:53Studio culture defined
- 6:59Meeting the partners
- 9:04Choosing a partner
- 12:56Impact of culture on productivity and morale
- 16:52Flow state at work
- 20:01Clear expectations
- 22:48Difficult coworkers
- 24:33Poor culture costs
- 27:10Knowing your limits
- 29:57Positive relationships
- 31:00Mental health support
- 33:29Our culture journey
- 37:39Fair treatment of contractors
- 40:06Summary
- 41:50Q&A
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