HBR IdeaCast

Building Successful Hybrid Teams (Back to Work, Better)

Jul 27, 2021

Tsedal Neeley, a Harvard Business School professor and author of 'Remote Work Revolution,' dives deep into the evolving landscape of hybrid work. She discusses the shift from fully remote to blended work environments, emphasizing flexibility and in-person collaboration. Neeley stresses the importance of building trust—both cognitive and emotional—within teams, and shares strategies for empathetic leadership. The role of AI in supporting human collaboration is also explored, alongside the need for inclusivity and equitable practices in the workplace.

25:35

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Tsedal Neeley

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models

3min

Navigating Hybrid Work: Embracing AI and Human Collaboration

11min

Building Trust in Hybrid Work Environments

4min

Navigating Hybrid Work Choices

5min

Evolving Dynamics of Work Environments

3min

Tsedal Neeley, professor at Harvard Business School, has been studying remote work and global teams for years. In episode 732 early in the pandemic, she shared how managers could lead their teams while many team members worked from home. Now, as more people return to more in-person work, she’s back on the show to help managers lead their teams effectively in a hybrid workplace, a mix of working from home and the office. Neeley is the author of the book "Remote Work Revolution: Succeeding from Anywhere", and the HBR article “15 Questions About Remote Work Answered.”

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