The Power of Human Factors: Building a Sustainable Business

Join host Bhavesh Naik in this enlightening episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast as he explores the profound influence of human factors in building a sustainable business. Discover the importance of fostering employee engagement, empowerment, and connection. Uncover the hidden dependencies within organizations and gain valuable insights on transforming your team and organization to thrive long after you're no longer a part of it.

With a thought-provoking commentary on the role of management practices, the impact of low employee engagement, and the need to become your own best business philosopher, this episode offers actionable insights to create self-sustaining and high-performing organizations. Embrace the power of human factors and unlock the true potential of your business.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Building a Sustainable Business

01:00 The Life of Your Business Organization

02:34 Transforming Your Business: The Power of Coffee Breaks

03:44 The Anatomy of an Unsustainable Business

04:00 Dependency Epidemic in Business Management

04:28 Low Employee Performance

05:40 Low Employee Engagement

08:00 Scientific Management Theory and the Industrial Revolution

10:00 The Need to be Our Own Best Business Philosophers

11:00 How to Fix the Dependency Epidemic and Build Sustainable Businesses

11:19 View People as Human Beings

11:36 Build a People-Centric Business Philosophy

11:50 Achieve High Employee Engagement

12:11 Create High Performing, Self-Empowered Organizations

12:20 Build Self-Sustaining Organizations Designed to Outlive Us

12:43 Call to Action: How to See People as Human Beings