Carl Erickson

Founder and Chairman of Atomic Object. Author of

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Problems and decisions that reach the CEO level are by definition complex. @shawncrowley shares a framework that helped reason through and respond to RTO challenges. https://t.co/9TQZQD2yZ9

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The future of work at professional services firms may split between commoditized, low-complexity work, and more complex, innovation work requiring close collaboration. https://t.co/ahdZbOzcoq

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Managing partner @jonahbailey in @atomicobject ’s Ann Arbor office lays out an insightful case for when custom software does (and does not) make business sense. https://t.co/Uhb8shwSH1

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Co-CEOs of @atomicobject talk about how they handled return-to-office with a company-wide listening tour. @paulspiegelman in Forbes. https://t.co/qdfcFJBwaL

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My colleague Jordan Schaenzle, Managing Partner in our new Chicago office, tells how Atomic being an Evergreen company has kept him engaged, learning, and cared for these last 10 years. https://t.co/WhCfJ9zwxs

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I analyzed where every dollar of @atomicobject 2019 revenue ended up. It’s an interesting view of the impact of our multi-stakeholder approach to capitalism. https://t.co/KtCArgbCLT

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On my years-long journey of trying to document @atomicobject ’s purpose, I discovered that our existential and commercial purposes are distinct. https://t.co/yxS0pikwQA

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My colleague @brittanyhunter lays out a compelling case for offices and points out important flaws in reasoning for full remote work on the @atomicobject blog. https://t.co/PjLHitK2ZL

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Everyone — employees, customers, communities — benefits from reducing leader burnout. Sabbath Sundays and Slow Mondays are practices that help me. https://t.co/O6QOcfPLH6

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This is a great summary of how @atomicobject gains from our in-person, “deep collaboration” working model and what’s at risk if we were to continue in remote mode. https://t.co/fPlkjgLoAA

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When I first heard @BobQuinnUofM describe the idea of social excellence I felt like I’d found a model to explain what I care most about in company culture. @shawncrowley has written a GNB post that will inspire you to learn more. https://t.co/IhktTK4dvw

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We’re looking for a managing partner for our new Chicago office. This is a great opportunity to lead, with a strong company and deep support, while you grow an office to be proud of. Ideal opportunity for an experienced maker with ambitions of leadership. https://t.co/dadS8Kmxp2

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There’s nothing like 12 months of mandatory WFH to make you stop and think about the value of an office. @atomicobject co-CEO Shawn Crowley lays out the case for recommitting to our physical space co-location strategy. https://t.co/6xaC5zGcTG

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My colleague @brittanyhunter shared her experience in supporting employees’ mental health in a time of crisis. Good practices to consider. https://t.co/5KMpH2ZH4y

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Do you use 9-block, or Walsh’s 2-d matrix to classify employees? You might be missing a useful dimension. https://t.co/zAkeynd1Ll

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My colleague @jonahbailey is half of our managing partner team in Ann Arbor. His summary of what it takes to succeed in sales explains why we’re successful with our former maker MPs selling. https://t.co/VwFomphWmS

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The close of a series by @shawncrowley on our co-CEO model shares what it’s been like for him personally. https://t.co/AbUAI0ToxW

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Rare and valuable opportunity in our Ann Arbor office - they’re looking to hire a Principle Software Developer. Great opportunity to continue in a technical role while mentoring and influencing project success. https://t.co/cBaUnBOoxG

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Co-CEOs were our choice when I was ready to step out of that job. Here’s why and how that part of my transition to executive chairman @atomicobject went. https://t.co/zswalY7tqq

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A sabbatical was critical to my transition from CEO to Executive Chairman @atomicobject Here’s my story. https://t.co/E6MPP8x2k3