Finansforbundet (DK)

Flere arbejdspladser eksperimenterer med nye organisationsformer for at kunne rumme den stigende kompleksitet, tiltrække ny arbejdskraft og imødekomme nye behov hos medarbejderne. To ledere har kastet sig ud i helt nye organisationsformer for at få det bedste frem i medarbejderne og sig selv. 

Episodens gæster:

• Cecilie Petersen, Agile Coach i Danske Bank og ansvarlig for deres Core Payments Platform 
• Christa Lundgaard Kjøller, direktør for Nationalt Center for Etik. 

Vært er Jesper Dalgaard Pøhler.

Flere arbejdspladser eksperimenterer med nye organisationsformer for at kunne rumme den stigende kompleksitet, tiltrække ny arbejdskraft og imødekomme nye behov hos medarbejderne. To ledere har kastet sig ud i helt nye organisationsformer for at få det bedste frem i medarbejderne og sig selv.

Som leder, er du vant til at have med tal at gøre. I hverdagen bearbejder du tal, kontrollerer tal og beregner tal. Både dine og medarbejdernes performancemål er bundet op på tal og hertil kommer evalueringer, budgetter og lønforhandling. 
Men ikke alt, der tæller, kan tælles. Så hvad med den side af hverdagsledelsen, der ikke kan tælles? 

I introduktionsafsnittet fortæller Finansforbundet formand, Kent Petersen, om formålet med at lave en podcast om ledelse. 

Vært er Jesper Dalgaard Pøhler. 

Denne lydfil hjælper dig til at bevæge de følelser og fornemmelser, der bevæger sig i dig lige nu. Uanset hvad du mærker, så bliver du i lydfilen guidet til at møde dig selv og dine følelser - og derigennem skabe et pusterum for dig selv, hvor du blot skal være tilstede i nuet.

Denne lydfil er skab til dig, der oplever mange tanker og bekymringer. Du bliver i lydfilen guidet til at bringe opmærksomheden tilbage til nuet, og blot være tilstede med det ene rolige åndedræt efter det andet. Samtidig får du mulighed for at erfare, at du altid har friheden til at slippe dine tanker og blot være tilstede med dit åndedræt. 

Når vi træffer beslutninger i ensartede grupper, og alle ser sagen fra samme perspektiv, kan vi nemt overse blinde vinkler. Rip, Rap og Rup ved mødebordet kan udløse erhvervsskandaler og finanskriser.  Ved at invitere forskellighed ind - for eksempel i form af alder - kan vi få flere perspektiver på bordet og træffe bedre beslutninger. Bias-bevidsthed er en muskel, der skal trænes dagligt, fastslår Christina Lundsgaard Ottsen, psykolog og diversitetsstrategisk ledelseskonsulent i  konsulenthuset Mannaz og medforfatter til bogen 'Biasbevidst ledelse - sæt diversitet i spil og træf bedre beslutninger' (Djøf Forlag).  

One of the best things about working in Denmark is the generous amount of paid time off work. In this podcast, Kay Xander Mellish gives and overview of the full year of Danish vacation weeks, holidays, and festivals, so you can plan in advance to enjoy them fully – like the Danes do.  Kay is an American who has worked for several large Danish companies and has collected her insights on working culture in Denmark into books, podcasts, and lectures. 

Kay Xander Mellish is an American who has worked for several large Danish companies and has collected her insights on working culture in Denmark into books, podcasts, and lectures. Here are a few of her tips on how you can join into Danish Christmas traditions as an international.

The Danish Christmas season lasts from early November to early January, with lots of eating, drinking, and celebrations in between. This is a great way to distract from the chilly darkness that descends over Denmark in the winter, and to generate a sense of warmth with candles and joy with twinkling holiday lights.

Being together is a big part of the Danish Christmas tradition, and you may find yourself invited to office parties, neighborhood and association parties, and family parties. Many of these parties involve a lot of alcohol, so if you’re a non-drinker, it’s a good idea to take along your own festive drink (sparkling apple juice?). Don’t miss the wonderful Danish Christmas cookies, which often feature ginger, cinnamon, and the famous Danish butter.

Gifts are not particular important in the Danish Christmas tradition. You don’t have to buy your boss a gift, or a gift for any of your co-workers, unless a special gift exchange has been arranged at the office. Even your Danish friends may not be expecting gifts unless you’ve agreed in advance; it’s okay to ask! The only people you really need to buy gifts for are the host or hostess of a dinner or a party; it’s traditional to bring some wine, candy, or flowers to present when you arrive.

Another aspect of Danish Christmas that is less important is religion. Many traditions are secular, and you can enjoy the season even if you’re not a Christian. Many Danish families go to church together on Christmas Eve, so it’s a good idea to avoid this day, as it’s the only time of the year when Danish churches are crowded. But if you’d like to sit quietly in a Danish church at another time during the season to enjoy the music, the traditions, and the flowers, you will be welcome.

If you’re alone in Denmark on Christmas Day, a good tip is to go to the zoo. Most of the big zoos in Denmark are open, and you can go visit the animals and see how they are enjoying the cold weather. Alternately, you can go for a winter walk in the local botanical garden or out in nature, where you will meet many Danish families taking a stroll together to enjoy some fresh air after a long evening of eating heavy Christmas food. 

Working with Danes has so many advantages, but it can also be tricky for internationals. Danish bosses provide less guidance - and less supervision! - than bosses in many other working cultures. You're often expected to take the initiative and innovate on your own, but also openly admit to mistakes when you've made them.  And in Denmark, it's acceptable to politely disagree with your boss.

Your Danish colleagues will probably expect a culture of trust and teamwork, which can be something new if you're accustomed to an environment of individual achievement and competitiveness. Maintaining this trust is important, and so is taking basic steps to be part of the "social fit" on the job, like joining your colleagues for regular cake breaks (even if you don't like cake.)

Kay Xander Mellish, author of the book "How to Work in Denmark", has produced this exclusive podcast for Finansforbundet with tips and tricks for working with your Danish colleagues.