Human complexity simplified | Jennifer Sorensen | TEDxSaltLakeCity

[bjsorensen]

We all want to feel valued at work not just for what we do in the present, but for what we've done in the past. But that's such a hard thing for companies to recognize, embrace, and leverage. Thankfully, we have minds like Jennifer's that are creating ways for companies to do just that.

[misstanisharene]

seeing people in the worlplace for the talents they bring as an individual and allowing them to utilize that skill is so important 👏🏿👏🏿

[YedijaVanutama]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:37 🔄 *Complexity Theory and Human Identity*
- Complexity Theory emphasizes the uniqueness and constant evolution of individual identities.
- Humans are shaped by experiences, beliefs, and mindsets, challenging reduction to a few aspects.
- Interactions with others and the environment contribute to ongoing personal changes.
02:02 🎯 *Pitfalls of Standardized Recruiting Processes*
- Standardized recruiting processes, while efficient, can limit understanding and exclude the complexity of candidates.
- Candidates often conform to fit narrow job descriptions during recruitment.
- Businesses may gain recruiting efficiency but risk missing out on a candidate's full potential.
03:28 🔄 *Empowering Employees Beyond Job Descriptions*
- Empowering employees involves allowing them to contribute beyond standard job descriptions.
- Standard processes may narrow employees to fit specific roles, while an empowered approach maximizes their unique contributions.
- Shifting focus from immediate roles to understanding the person enhances long-term benefits for both the employee and the business.
05:18 🚀 *Expanding Employee Contributions*
- Employees desire opportunities to showcase various skills and contribute meaningfully beyond a specific role.
- Acknowledging and utilizing a person's diverse skills and passions can lead to more significant contributions to the business.
- Creating opportunities for employees to be seen and utilized in expansive ways benefits both individuals and the business.
07:05 🌐 *Visualizing Human Complexity for Organizational Success*
- Visualization methods can display the complexity of human interactions and skills within an organization.
- Mapping connections and potential interactions reveals "bright spots" or unique contributions among employees.
- By embracing complexity, businesses unlock greater potential and meaning in employees' work at every stage of their journey.