In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Rob Sadow, the co-founder and CEO of Scoop and the mastermind behind The Flex Index. As a leading expert on the future of work, Rob shares his invaluable insights on navigating the seismic shift towards hybrid and flexible work arrangements. Drawing from his extensive experience and data-driven approach, Rob goes into the challenges and opportunities that come with this transformative change in the workplace.

Throughout the conversation, Rob Sadow highlights the importance of embracing flexibility and adapting office spaces to meet the evolving needs of both employees and organizations. He discusses the role of data in guiding decision-making processes and shares strategies for fostering productivity, engagement, and work-life balance in the new era of work.

Rob also sheds light on the impact of hybrid work on cities and the need for strategic planning to create more live-work-play environments. He emphasizes the significance of investing in smart policies to mitigate the long-term effects of this transition and set cities up for success in the coming decades.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the world of hybrid work and the key factors that contribute to the success or failure of companies as they navigate this uncharted territory. 

Actionable Takeaways:

• Discover the stages of grief executives go through when confronting the new reality of work and how to reach acceptance
• Learn why companies founded after 2010 have a competitive edge in the era of flexible work
• Uncover the challenges faced by people managers in the transition to hybrid work and strategies for overcoming them
• Hear how successful companies take an iterative approach to implementing hybrid work policies
• Explore the role of cities in adapting to the shift towards hybrid work and the importance of investing in smart policies
• Gain insights into the common pitfalls of viewing hybrid work as merely a policy change and the need for a holistic approach
• Find out how to leverage data and benchmarking to make informed decisions about office space and employee experience
• Understand the potential impact of AI on the future of work and its interaction with hybrid work models
• Learn how to foster a culture of collaboration, documentation, and outcome-based management in a hybrid setting

Connect with Rob Sadow

Flex Index 

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Scoop Website 

Rob Sadow LinkedIn 

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