Activating a Culture of Levity: Strategies for Remote Teams

The third and final course in the Remotely Humorous Program

Course Description

Welcome to "Activating a Culture of Levity: Strategies for Remote Teams," the third and final course in the Remotely Humorous Program. This engaging and transformative course is designed to help you implement humor and joy in your remote workplace, creating a more effective, resilient, and enjoyable work environment.

Led by renowned experts Naomi Bagdonas and Connor Diemand-Yauman from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, along with comedic minds from The Onion, Funny Or Die, and Comedy Central, this course offers a unique blend of academic research and practical strategies to revolutionize your team's culture.

What students will learn

  • The psychological benefits of humor in the workplace
  • How to leverage legends, rituals, and offers to increase levity in your organization
  • Techniques for diagnosing and improving your organization's culture
  • Strategies for creating more effective and resilient remote teams
  • Methods for institutionalizing humor and joy in your workplace

Pre-requisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, having completed the first two courses in the Remotely Humorous Program would provide a solid foundation for the concepts discussed in this course.

Course Coverage

  • The science behind humor's impact on team dynamics and productivity
  • The three drivers of a culture of levity: legends, rituals, and offers
  • How to evaluate and enhance your organization's current legends, rituals, and offers
  • Techniques for weaving humor into the fabric of your company culture
  • Strategies for activating and sustaining a culture of levity in remote work environments
  • Real-world examples and case studies of successful humor implementation in organizations

Who this course is for

  • Team leaders and managers looking to boost team morale and productivity
  • HR professionals seeking innovative ways to improve organizational culture
  • Remote workers wanting to foster better connections with their colleagues
  • Anyone interested in creating a more joyful and effective work environment

Real-world Applications

The skills acquired in this course can be immediately applied to:

  • Improve team communication and collaboration in remote settings
  • Reduce stress and burnout among team members
  • Enhance creativity and problem-solving abilities within the organization
  • Increase employee engagement and job satisfaction
  • Attract and retain top talent by fostering a positive work culture
  • Boost overall productivity and effectiveness of remote teams

Course Structure

While a detailed syllabus is not provided, the course structure likely includes:

  1. Introduction to the psychological benefits of humor in the workplace
  2. Understanding the three drivers of a culture of levity: legends, rituals, and offers
  3. Evaluating your organization's current legends, rituals, and offers
  4. Strategies for enhancing and creating new legends, rituals, and offers
  5. Implementing humor and levity in remote work environments
  6. Case studies and real-world examples of successful humor integration
  7. Practical exercises and assignments to apply learned concepts
  8. Final project: Developing a plan to activate a culture of levity in your organization

Embark on this exciting journey to transform your remote team's culture and unlock the power of humor in the workplace. Join the Remotely Humorous Program today and revolutionize your approach to work!