In this episode, we expose how "circling back" has become workplace kryptonite - killing momentum and stealing joy from our work. We unpack why this phrase signals deeper organisational dysfunction, share Amazon's six-page memo approach, and offer three powerful post-it note strategies to eliminate endless loops and create real coherence in your team.

Check out our Substack where we unpack each post-it note in detail.

Let's challenge the Work!

In this episode, we expose how "circling back" has become workplace kryptonite - killing momentum and stealing joy from our work. We unpack why this phrase signals deeper organisational dysfunction, share Amazon's six-page memo approach, and offer three powerful post-it note strategies to eliminate endless loops and create real coherence in your team.
Check out <a href="https://challengethework.substack.com/p/ep-2-happy-circle-back-day">our Substack</a> where we unpack each post-it note in detail.
Let's challenge the Work!

Welcome to Challenge The Work, where we unravel the complex dynamics of modern work culture.

We believe work should be more than just tolerable: it should be meaningful and fulfilling.

In each episode we challenge conventional wisdom and take on the status quo, diving into the root causes of workplace discontent and offering practical actions to help you reshape the way you work.

Join hosts Jules Fedele, venture builder and founder of the Portfolio Career Club, and John Rizzo, organisation architect and founder of Joyous Work. Let’s challenge the work!

Welcome to Challenge The Work, where we unravel the complex dynamics of modern work culture.
We believe work should be more than just tolerable: it should be meaningful and fulfilling.
In each episode we challenge conventional wisdom and take on the status quo, diving into the root causes of workplace discontent and offering practical actions to help you reshape the way you work.
Join hosts Jules Fedele, venture builder and founder of the Portfolio Career Club, and John Rizzo, organisation architect and founder of Joyous Work. Let&rsquo;s challenge the work!