Category: Future of Work
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Balancing Remote and In-Office Work
Today’s article from The Guardian discusses the ongoing debate about remote work in the UK. It highlights that while many employees prefer working from home, there is increasing pressure from employers to return to the office. This tension is driven…
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Smarter Working for Better Results
In today’s fast-paced world, smarter working is the name of the game. It’s time to ditch the old-school mentality of “butts in seats” and embrace a culture of trust and autonomy. When we focus on outcomes rather than physical presence,…
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The Ecosystem Economy: How Business Agility Will Shape—and Be Shaped by—Our $100 Trillion Future
I found an insightful and eye-opening book on the O’Reilly learning platform, “The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders”. The book takes readers on a transformative journey into a world where traditional industry…
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The Hybrid Work Balancing Act
In April 2022, I wrote about Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace, based on challenges I’d been observing inside multiple organizations. Navigating the hybrid work model can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, we have the flexibility…
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Embracing Autonomy and Trust in the Workplace
In the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work, one thing has become abundantly clear: autonomy and trust are the keys to unlocking our teams’ full potential. Gone are the days when productivity was measured by the number of hours…
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Book Recommendation: “Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders”
One of my all-time favorite reads on business agility and leadership is “Turn the Ship Around!” by L. David Marquet. This book brilliantly chronicles the true story of how Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander, transformed the USS Santa Fe…
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Want Better Outcomes, Better Shift your Focus
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organizations grapple with a crucial challenge: a misalignment between the focus on delivering outputs and the realization of meaningful business outcomes. This disconnect often hinders an organization’s ability to unlock true value and achieve…