Why do people feel so miserable and disengaged at work? Because today's businesses are increasingly and dizzyingly complex -- and traditional pillars of management are obsolete, says Yves Morieux. So, he says, it falls to individual employees to navigate the rabbit's warren of interdependencies. In this energetic talk, Morieux offers six rules for "smart simplicity." (Rule one: Understand what your colleagues actually do.)

Yves Morieux: As work gets more complex, 6 rules to simplify

As work gets more complex, 6 rules to simplify

Complexity in business grows, yet attempts to manage it with outdated models only increase 'complicatedness' and employee disengagement.

Smart simplicity: understanding real work beyond job descriptions can unravel complexity without adding to the bureaucratic maze.

Empowering employees through smart simplicity fosters cooperation, enhances satisfaction, and navigates business complexity efficiently.