This Working Life Hybrid work is here to stay – but have managers caught up?
Nov 8, 2024
Brad Bell, a strategic human resources professor, alongside Jen Overbeck, a management expert specializing in remote collaboration, and consultants Peter Buckingham and Demelza Green, delve into the dynamics of hybrid work. They discuss the need for adaptable leadership styles and effective communication strategies to enhance team connections. The importance of cultivating a strong team culture despite physical distances is emphasized. They also explore the balance between productivity and flexibility, highlighting the significance of technology in fostering collaboration and maintaining employee engagement.
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Hybrid Builds On Traditional Leadership
- Hybrid leadership builds on traditional leadership but requires focused attention on new priorities.
- Managers must adapt approaches, not reinvent leadership from scratch.
The Three V's That Shape Hybrid Work
- Hybrid teams are defined by variety, volatility and volition which create unique management challenges.
- Leaders must diagnose these three V's to judge how hands-on they need to be.
Use The Three V's As A Diagnostic
- Use the three V's as a diagnostic to set leader involvement and team structure.
- Increase leadership presence when volatility or unequal choice rises in the team.