{"product_id":"hidden-patterns-a-playbook-for-more-human-workplaces-hardcover","title":"Hidden Patterns: A Playbook for More Human Workplaces - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClay Parker Jones\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock the hidden patterns that shape how work really \u003ci\u003eworks \u003c\/i\u003ewith this groundbreaking framework for designing it to be more adaptive, intelligent, and human.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWork isn't broken. It's just waiting to be better designed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat if the key to how we structure, organize, and lead work is already at our fingertips? Beneath the surface of our organizations lie hidden patterns: structures, rituals, and decisions that shape how work flows, who holds power, and what ultimately gets done. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on insights from cutting-edge organizations, behavioral science, and real-world experimentation, \u003ci\u003eHidden Patterns\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the invisible systems that drive success and failure in modern workplaces. Whether you're leading a team, redesigning an organization, or simply looking to work smarter, you'll find the tools to navigate complexity and make meaningful change. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e Why org charts tell us almost nothing about how work actually happens, and how to map the real structure of influence, information flow, and decision-making How to replace rigid hierarchies with dynamic networks of teams without creating chaos, confusion, or shadow power structures Why most \"accountability\" systems backfire, and what to build instead to create ownership without surveillance The hidden role of space, movement, and physical environments in shaping collaboration, focus, and even risk-taking Why organizations that truly innovate don't just tolerate failure, they design for it in ways most companies get completely wrong How to dismantle the performative, time-wasting rituals of work while keeping (and amplifying) the ones that actually create value \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePacked with compelling case studies and actionable insights, \u003ci\u003eHidden Patterns\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for anyone seeking to rethink the way work happens.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClay Parker Jones leads Organizational Design \u0026amp; Development at Airbnb, refining how a creativity-first company learns and ships new ideas. A former Chief Strategy Officer at Black Glass, co-founder of August, and transformation lead at R\/GA, his work has been recognized by B Lab and profiled in a Harvard Business School case study. A former bike mechanic with a BA in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College, Clay now resides in Brooklyn with his wife Emily and cat Ian. You can find him on the Fort Greene tennis courts in his spare time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.35 x 9.14 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45120553582671,"sku":"9781637748589","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/RYpOxlwccO9781637748589.webp?v=1776822935","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/hidden-patterns-a-playbook-for-more-human-workplaces-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}