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The Zombie Guide to Surviving Bureaucracy

2023/10/10
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WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Bureaucracy often frustrates individuals like Ryan Grant, a neurosurgeon, who faced unnecessary rules that hindered his practice. This segment highlights the common issues with bureaucracy and its impact on productivity and creativity.

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Bureaucracy exists to provide consistency and structure, but it often stifles creativity and productivity – and breeds misery. In this episode, Adam investigates why we wind up with stupid rules, how to cut red tape without creating chaos, and what it takes to hack bad policies for a greater good. Available transcripts for WorkLife can be found at go.ted.com/WLtranscripts