Making the Fan Designing Effective Remote Work Teams w/ Steph Smith
In today's episode, Steph Smith, Head of Trends.co at the Hustle and Founder of Integral Labs, joins the show. Steph and David discuss the ideas and insights of how to build a more effective team in both a remote work or hybrid environment.
Show Notes:
(6:54) The bell curve of giving and taking - amplifying giving in remote work
(10:54) How to encourage giving behavior
(15:50) What benefits can organizations now offer to entice the best talent?
(18:05) Applying the “First Principles” to your business and employee experience
(21:34) The new wave of benefits to offer employees
(25:05) Replacing the water cooler - how to generate the personal and professional relationships in a virtual setting
(27:27) Replicating an office environment with co-working spaces
(30:54) Defining success - the importance of metrics-driven assessments
(32:50) Algorithms to live by and the Nash equilibrium
(35:50) Game theory & working backward from the ideal outcome
(40:07) Personal user manuals - learn about your people upfront
(49:24) Being versatile in a leadership role
(47:53) Trends in remote work - what’s next?
(52:05) What’s coming? - The Biotech boom
For more information on topics referenced during the show:
EngageMint's "71-Tips to Navigate a Virtual Work Culture" Ebook
Get $100 off Trends with our referral code:
Give and Take by Adam Grant
Algorithms to Live By by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths
Steph Smith’s Personal User Manual
Where to reach the guest:
Steph's LinkedIn
Steph's personal Website
Steph's Twitter @stephsmithio
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