It’s an interesting look at something that seems so logical and simple. Reward people for the results they produce, not the time they put in at work. In a ROWE, the authors say, “Everyone is free to do whatever they want, whenever they want, as long as the work gets done” (p. 66).

Practically speaking, this means as long as you are producing the results required for your job, you are free to work where you want, when you want, and you can take time off as needed. Working in a ROWE allows you the freedom to work how you work best—early in the morning, late at night, while at Starbucks, or brainstorming while out on a run.

In a ROWE everyone has the right to question the work they’re doing and stop doing any activity that is a waste of their time, the company’s time, or the customer’s time. No more TPS reports! And guess what?! In a ROWE, all meetings are optional. Halleluiah!

Just because we’ve always done work the same way, doesn’t mean that’s the best way to do it. One of my favorite authors, Tim Ferriss once said, “Reality is negotiable.” Part of our reality is work—and work is negotiable. It won’t be easy to negotiate to results-only, but it is definitely worth it.

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