Assumption test

Teams periodically ask which accepted belief, rule or habit may no longer serve them and run a small test to challenge it. This protects the culture from becoming rigid simply because something once worked.

Inspired by:

Google re:Work

Growth Culture Element:

Growth

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Growth Mindset, Feedback & Voice, Decision Ownership

Why it matters:

Keeps thinking fresh and reduces the grip of ‘we’ve always done it this way’.

Who can implement:

Leaders, Managers, Teams

How to get started:

Ask your team: “What’s one thing we do because we always have?”. Pick one and test a different approach this month.

Explore more:

https://rework.withgoogle.com/intl/en/guides/