For me personally, LinkedIn has had no value at all. In my current organisation, colleagues use it for BD and to source articles and/or partnerships. I've always found the whole thing to be quite absurd.
I mean it is one thing to physically meet at a networking event and gauge the person in front of you (and be gauged in return) and quite another to have randos requesting to be added to your network and then read the wall of 'accomplishments' and 'reccomendations' and whatever new fangled thing the LinkedIn team can think of next, that they have plastered on their profile. It is weird to see every fresher with 15 recommendations, most of them from family and friends, rendering them all but useless.
Instead of adding any sort of value LinkedIn has become a cesspool of 'management hacks' and banal 'life lessons'. In fact, I am quite surprised that the site even exists still. I would have thought it would go the way of Slideshare and Google Wave and those other interesting experiments. I guess since it's not Google running it, they have some sort of long lifeline.
And now with ChatGPT, you can expect this to only increase.
Case in point, I just put this prompt into it: 'Hi. Please give me a list of management lessons learned from the humble keyboard, for a LinkedIn Post.'
The result:
Sure! Here’s a LinkedIn post draft with management lessons learned from the humble keyboard:
Management Lessons Learned from the Humble Keyboard
We often overlook the simplicity of a keyboard, but there’s much it can teach us about leadership, teamwork, and success. Here are a few key management lessons we can take from this everyday tool:
- Every Key Counts
Just like a keyboard relies on every single key to function, effective management depends on the contributions of every team member. No role is too small – each effort plays a crucial part in achieving success.
- Precision Matters
When typing, accuracy is key. Similarly, in management, thoughtful decision-making and clear communication lead to better outcomes. Rushed decisions or unclear messaging can lead to mistakes.
- Shortcuts Aren’t Always the Best Way
While keyboard shortcuts can save time, they may not always be the most effective solution. In management, short-term fixes might seem convenient, but investing in the long-term development of your team pays off in the end.
- Backspace is Your Friend
Mistakes happen – and that’s okay. The key is to learn from them and adjust. As a leader, being open to correction and creating a culture of feedback fosters continuous improvement.
- Adaptability is Key
Just like a keyboard allows you to switch between different languages or functions, successful managers must adapt to evolving situations, team needs, and industry trends.
- Function Keys Are for Support
The function keys (F1, F2, etc.) are often underappreciated but serve an important role. Great leaders recognize the importance of support roles, both within their team and through external tools or systems, that help the entire organization perform better.
- Ctrl + Alt + Delete
Sometimes, a reboot is necessary. In leadership, when systems or processes are no longer working, it’s important to step back, reassess, and re-energize the team.
- The Spacebar: Give Room to Breathe
Just like the spacebar creates breathing room between words, great managers know when to give their team the space and autonomy they need to think, grow, and innovate.
- Multitasking Isn’t Always Efficient
Just as pressing multiple keys at once can lead to confusion, juggling too many priorities can reduce effectiveness. Focus on what matters most, and tackle one thing at a time for maximum impact.
- The Enter Key: Make Decisions
The Enter key signifies action. As leaders, making decisions and taking bold steps forward is essential to progress – don’t get stuck in endless analysis.
The next time you sit down at your keyboard, remember that leadership – just like typing – requires care, attention, and a willingness to learn from every keystroke.
#Leadership #ManagementLessons #Teamwork #BusinessGrowth #CareerDevelopment #Innovation
Feel free to adjust and personalize the message as needed!
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See what I mean. And I just picked keyboard randomly because I was typing on one. But these sort of posts are now gonna be the norm and it's just gonna get worse once the language model starts feeding on itself.
