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How to get rid of bad friction at work

We’re trying something new with our Squiggly Shortcuts. Every Thursday, we’ll share a short clip from a past Squiggly Careers episode with a practical idea you can try in your working week.

This week’s clip comes from episode 599, where Helen and Sarah explored how friction can work for or against you. For this Shortcut, they focus on one part of that conversation: how to get rid of the friction that makes work harder than it needs to be

They share how to get your team talking about what’s getting in the way, what you could take away to make work easier, and how to spot when a time-saver for you creates more work for someone else.

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Podcast: How to get rid of bad friction at work

Date: 12 November 2026


If you'd like a text transcript of this episode (610 - How to get rid of bad friction at work), please email sarahmassie@amazingif.com. 

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