How the Future Works: What We’ve Learned from 4 Years of Remote Work Experiments | Brian Elliott

Aug 13, 2024

Brian Elliott, a leadership advisor with experience at Google and Slack, dives into the evolution of flexible work. He emphasizes the need for leaders to redefine success measures and build a culture of connection, regardless of location. Elliott discusses the shift from rigid work hours to prioritizing outcome-driven metrics and how innovative tools can address hybrid challenges. He also explores the importance of community engagement for remote workers and the changing dynamics of office spaces post-pandemic.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating Remote Work Dynamics

03:49 • 15min

Navigating Remote Work Dynamics

18:37 • 23min

Innovative Solutions for Flexible Work Environments

41:47 • 4min

Reimagining Office Spaces Post-Pandemic

45:21 • 9min

Navigating the Future Workforce

54:19 • 6min

Navigating Engagement in Remote Work

01:00:16 • 8min

Remote, hybrid, and from-home work options are here to stay, but there’s more to work flexibility than just location. Leadership advisor and author Brian Elliott has found that most employees want more control over their work, from when they work to how their success is measured; It’s time to redefine and fully embrace flexible work. In his recent book, How the Future Works, Brian provides a blueprint for using flexible work to truly unlock individual potential.

Brian Elliott has over two decades of experience successfully leading teams at companies like Google and Slack. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice, one of Forbes’ “Future of Work 50,” and the Executive Leader of Future Forum, a think tank that focuses on the future of work.

In this episode, Dart and Brian discuss:
- Changing leaders’ experiences around distributed work
- Defining the purpose behind a company’s work style
- Strategies to level the playing field for employees
- Measuring outcomes based on teamwork
- How to create a culture of connection from any location
- Prioritizing schedule flexibility over geographic flexibility
- Demographic shifts in remote work
- And other topics…

Brian Elliott is an esteemed author, speaker, and leadership advisor, currently serving as the Executive Leader of Future Forum, a think tank that focuses on the future of work. With almost three decades of experience in leadership, he has successfully led teams and built companies both as a startup CEO and as an executive at Google and Slack.

Brian holds degrees from Northwestern University and Harvard Business School. He is the bestselling author of How the Future Works, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been recognized as one of Forbes’ “Future of Work 50.” His insights have been featured in publications such as Fortune, Harvard Business Review, and Time.

Resources mentioned:
How the Future Works, by Brian Elliott: https://www.amazon.com/How-Future-Works-Leading-Flexible-ebook/dp/B09YN2J6XZ

Connect with Brian:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belliott/
www.FutureForum.com

Work with Dart:
Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what’s most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.