Being in Sync Without Being Synchronous

Does being in sync with your teammates mean you have to be on the same schedule? Why do we have so many meetings every day? Why do so many companies insist on people going back to the office? Why do people insist on introducing their cat to people on web chats? When we ask our

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When Microsoft thinks you’re working too hard…

How well do you manage your work time? Does your significant other think you work too much, or can’t turn it off at what should be the end of your work day? How about if the people who produce your productivity tools think you need to slow your roll? That might make you think twice.

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The “Great Mismatch” Explains a Lot

Returning to the office has been chaotic, and we are inventing terms to try and understand what’s going on. First was “The Great Resignation.” Then there was “Quiet Quitting.” The latest buzzword flying around in an attempt to understand the changing workplace is “The Great Mismatch.” Haven’t heard this one yet? It actually helps explain

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Long-Distance “Nuclear” Teams

When we think about Long-Distance Teams, we often take a very narrow view. We spend a lot of time focusing on those people who directly report to us and work with each other. We refer to those people as our “nuclear” team.  Maybe we need to think bigger. Taking a cue from families The term

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A Broader View of Leader, Teammate, and Team

The wave of remote work was rising for years before the COVID tsunami hit. At that time, most of the concern was on individuals: How do you as a leader need to do to get the most from your teams when you weren’t all in the same place at the same time? How can I

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What Is a Work Week?

How long is a “work week?” Which days do you work? Who determines that? If you were asked to work ten hours a day, six days a week, would you consider that excessive? Until a good way through the 20th century, that was the norm. Then we began working Monday to Friday, either 8 to

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Don’t Settle for Culture, Create It – Remarkable TV

When it comes to organizational and team culture, there are some things that we all need to know, understand, and apply.Culture exists. Put a group of people together for any length of time and there will be a culture. Culture is simply the way we do things around here.Culture can (and will) change. It’s not

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Some Jobs May Never Go Back to the Office

Many companies who offered remote work are now requiring workers to return to the office, at least part of the time. I am seeking career experts to share their thoughts on what types of remote jobs are most likely to stay fully remote permanently? Why is this job likely to stay remote? There is plenty

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Is Return to Office An Insult?

How is your Return to Office (RTO) going? We hear different responses to this question, and some of the answers are quite surprising. A few (too few) say things are going fine. Most say that there have been some bumps. I wasn’t quite prepared when one of the leaders I spoke to said, “People are

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Remote Workers Have a Responsibility to Their In-Office Teammates

We spend a lot of time here talking about how managers should adapt to those who work remotely. That frequently includes those who come into the office a day or two a week. But what responsibilities do people who usually work remotely have to their in-office boss and teammates? Are you aware of your responsibility?

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