I agree that The Economist misses the point. While I do agree that fun cannot be mandated, The Economist does not differentiate between an imposed "strategy" and a corporate environment where an enjoyable workplace is a core value. I discussed this in greater detail last week at my blog:
http://www.creative-reaction.org/business-management/the-economist-has-trouble-with-fun
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It's about culture and motivation
I agree that The Economist misses the point. While I do agree that fun cannot be mandated, The Economist does not differentiate between an imposed "strategy" and a corporate environment where an enjoyable workplace is a core value. I discussed this in greater detail last week at my blog:
http://www.creative-reaction.org/business-management/the-economist-has-trouble-with-fun