Thanks Jason. I hope it was helpful on your mission to creating a better place to work for everyone. Out of curiosity, what have you found effective in making an impact after the survey is completed and you start development?
Thanks very much. We're in the midst of trying to determine the best way to measure engagement and if our current method really works for us. This gives some great food for thought. Cheers - Jason
Comment by Doug Shaw on September 23, 2009 at 8:23am
Thanks for posting this Ethan. Haven't watched it for a little while and it's given me a few useful reminders. Particularly like the too many questions point and the one about do same, yet expect different. Thanks - Doug
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