In our book we talk about ‘bullshit jobs’ – a term coined and popularised by the late anthropologist David Graeber in his book by the same name. These are jobs that do not deliver real value or are overpaid for the contribution they deliver. We explore how bull-shit jobs proliferate in large organisations because of inefficiencies, complacency and lack of focus on value creation, and emphasise the importance of continuous reinvention, adding unique value and focusing on outcomes rather than simply being busy. Organisations and individuals need to critically assess roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes to identify and eliminate bullshit jobs, streamline operations and prioritise value creation for customers.
Your survival is directly correlated with the amount of ‘bullshit’ that exists and is tolerated in your role, your organization and or your team. Take these tests now to determine your survival quotient.
Welcome to a no-nonsense reflection tool.
These aren’t conclusive diagnostics - but they’re powerful prompts designed to help you (and your team) cut through the noise, face uncomfortable truths, and ask: Are we still delivering real value?
