Masters of Scale

Rapid Response: Mastering the hybrid workplace, w/Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering

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Oct 6, 2022
Priya Parker, an expert facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering, delves into the evolving nature of workplace gatherings in a hybrid world. She emphasizes the need to rethink meeting formats, improving engagement among in-person and remote attendees. Parker shares practical strategies for fostering connections and cultural evolution within teams. She also addresses navigating workplace conflicts amid growing employee activism, highlighting the importance of leaders reflecting on their biases to create a cohesive environment.
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INSIGHT

Gathering's Importance

  • The pandemic highlighted the importance of gatherings by taking them away.
  • We realized that gathering shapes work, life, and love.
ANECDOTE

Hybrid Board Meeting Challenges

  • A CEO held his first in-person board meeting in two years, with three members attending virtually.
  • To promote equity, everyone logged into their computers, hindering in-person benefits.
ADVICE

Navigating Hybrid Gatherings

  • Acknowledge that hybrid meetings are complex and require different approaches.
  • Always define the purpose of a meeting before considering its format.
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