Best Pilar Orti From Virtual Not Distant Podcasts (2024)

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WLP355 Career Pivots, Team Connections and Work Life Identity 41:51

15h ago41:51

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In today’s episode, Pilar Orti interviews Amale Ghalbouni, a former executive strategy director turned coach. Amale shares her experiences navigating career pivots, rediscovering purpose, and helping individuals and teams foster deep human connections. They talk about the changing nature of work, and the importance of preventing burnout. Find out m…

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MC76 Manager regrets: how situations changed us and what it means to us now. 28:35

3d ago28:35

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Several times recently in the Management Café our hosts have talked about regrets. Those formative management experiences where they look back and wish they had acted differently. Making mistakes is part of our learning journey but some situations weigh on us more than others. Revisiting them can bring a range of challenging emotions like regret, g…

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WLP354 What's Going On: Experiments in Networking 1:00:12

22d ago1:00:12

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Maya and Pilar discuss some of the ways in which remote workers are networking. And very special guest Matt Ballantine shares his experiment “100 coffees”. Recorded on 21 March 2024. To get in touch, head over to https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us Maya shares a recent event she ran as part of Remote Work Europe, with Ali Meehan on “speed …

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MC75 Why Does Management Have a Bad Name? 27:25

24d ago27:25

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Get in touch through our Contact Form https://managementcafepodcast.com/contact/ Let's face it, management has a mixed reputation. It seems like everyone has a story to tell about their manager doing something poorly. But when we break it down, often times it's that we've had a bad experience with a manager. That person might actually be an ok mana…

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WLP353 Promises and Perils of Generative AI in Software Development 45:30

29d ago45:30

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In today’s episode, tech journalist Jennifer Riggins talks about the impact of generative AI on the world of software development, focusing on the challenges faced by DevSecOps teams in keeping up with the accelerated pace of code creation enabled by GenAI tools. She raises important questions about the potential risks posed by generative AI, such …

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WLP352 The Impact of Remote Work on Culture and Collaboration 43:14

1M ago43:14

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Today’s guest is Linda Redell, Head of Talents and Culture at the hybrid company Homelike. https://www.thehomelike.com/ With a diverse workforce spread across multiple countries, Linda and her team are responsible for maintaining the company culture and employee well-being. The shift to remote work has brought challenges and opportunities, with a f…

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MC74 Article Analysis: Learning in the Flow of Work 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

Tim and Pilar discuss an article featured in the Jan/Feb 2024 edition of the Harvard Business Review: "Leading in the Flow of Work" by Hitendra Wadhwa, Founder of the Mentora Institute. Hitendra posits that "rather than (being) a trait to be acquired, leadership is a state to be activated" through preparation, self awareness and reflection. By mana…

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WLP351 Laying Yourself Off as a Manager and Reading and Listening Recommendations March 2024 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Today’s post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, which you can sign up to here. Every month, Pilar shares with readers articles she’s come across on the web, books she’s read (or is reading) and podcast episodes she’s listened to. And today, she’s joined by Marcus Wermuth, who is an Engineering Leader specialising …

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WLP350 Being a Freelancer in Film and Theatre Production Design 43:29

2M ago43:29

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In this episode, Production Designer Kate Rance shares her diverse career spanning theatre and film. She compares design approaches across industries, her affinity for hands-on craft versus managing teams, and learning new skills through her eclectic projects. Kate and Pilar used to work together on theatre productions (many years ago!) and Kate ha…

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MC73 GenAI: Friend or Foe? 33:46

2M ago33:46

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In 2024 Generative AI is still an a rapidly emerging technology. We know it's going to impact lots of jobs and work behaviour. But it's not yet apparent how that impact will be felt. There is a big difference between ChatGPT helping you with a task (e.g. summarising your notes or drafting a communication) vs using it to entirely perform the task (e…

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WLP349 What's Going On: Digital Culture 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

Maya and Pilar tackle the topic of "digital culture" in organisations, with this article as a springboard: "What is digital culture? The teams best prepared for change use modern digital communication tools, feel comfortable learning new ones and continually adapt how they work." By the team at Slack, 29th July 2022 https://slack.com/intl/en-gb/blo…

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WLP348 Nurturing Team Growth through Conscious Leadership 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

In this episode, Barbara Mutedzi describes conscious leadership and its role in transitioning to remote work, with particular reference to her work in Zimbabwe. Throughout the episode, Barbara advocates for the need for leaders to embrace self-awareness, adaptability, and empathy to create more resilient, inclusive, and effective work environments.…

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MC72 The Emoji Manager 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Following on from coffee #71 about the impact of technology on our leadership practice, Pilar and Tim talk about emoji as a communications tool for managers. Tiny and ubiquitous, it's easy to underestimate their importance. But when used skilfully, emoji give us a visual language that can provide faster and more concise communication. Within the co…

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WLP347 Listening and Reading Recommendations February 2024 26:02

2M ago26:02

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Today’s post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, and you can subscribe to it via email here. Every month, Pilar shares with readers articles she’s come across on the web, books she’s read (or is reading) and podcast episodes she’s listened to. The newsletter also has a digest of the Virtual not Distant content - bu…

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WLP346 What's Going On: Can We Really Work from Anywhere? 55:03

3M ago55:03

55:03

In today’s episode, Maya shares her challenges trying to embrace the “work from anywhere” spirit. Our co-hosts also talk about how the popularity of Chat GPT has opened up the need to reinvent education, how they’re using the bot and why we should all be vigilant when reading current research on the impact of remote work in organisations. Recorded …

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MC71 The influence of technology on management practices 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

We hear a lot about tech. Tech disrupts businesses and creates unicorns. Tech changes workplaces and creates new ways to interact. But what about the impact of technology on our management practices? Our hosts talk about the difficulties that come if we allow technology to dictate how we manage. And the unintended consequences if we don't align our…

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BONUS: Our Course Navigating Asynchronous Communication is out 36:13

3M ago36:13

36:13

Hello dear listeners of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. This is a little bonus episode, what some would call, a piece of content marketing, as I’ve put it together to introduce you to our audio-first course, for managers and leaders of remote teams: Navigating Asynchronous Communication. And in this episode, I’ve selected three sections to shar…

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WLP345 Growing A Lifestyle-Centric, Values-Driven Distributed Business 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

In this episode, Pilar talks to Jeanna Barrett, founder and Chief Remote Officer at the fully distributed company FPS. Jeanna shares how she set up the company by following her values and aspiring lifestyle, as well as her approach to company culture, remote operations and how values influence her decisions. For detailed show notes, head over to ht…

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MC70 Self-Leadership is the Foundation of Management with special guest Morgan Legge 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

The wonderful Morgan Legge, founder of Pivot Your Work and Head of Organizational Change at Convert.com, joins the Management Cafe! Morgan, Pilar and Tim met through online communities and podcasting, a great example of what we discussed in #65 "Building a network outside your organisation". You might need 2 coffees for this wide ranging conversati…

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WLP344 How the 21st Century Work Life podcast is changing 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

Pilar pops in for a quick solo show to let you know how the focus of the show is changing.

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Happy New Year from the seafront! 2:42

4M ago2:42

2:42

A quick happy new year from Pilar, cradled by the sound of the sea.

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WLP343 What’s Going On? Are We Moving Forwards or Backwards? 45:34

4M ago45:34

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It’s the last episode of the year, and it’s very hard to break tradition! Maya and Pilar talk through some of the recent stories around remote work and the world of work and try to make up their minds as to whether we’re moving forward or backwards… Just as they’ve been doing over the last three months, Maya and Pilar comment on this month’s guest,…

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MC69 Transparency in management: Balancing openness and discretion 24:22

4M ago24:22

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Managers sit at the crux of organisational transparency and discretion. They need their employees and organisations to share information with them and are regularly deciding what to pass on and what to keep confidential. It's a tough balance. People need the right information to feel secure and do their job, but too much information can be overwhel…

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WLP342 Location and Schedule: Defining Remote Work in Your Organisation 43:46

5M ago43:46

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In this episode, Valentina Thörner talks about the importance of defining what “remote” means in an organisation, particularly around the dimensions of time and location. For a really good summary, check out https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/distributed-teams-matrix Connect with Valentina over on LinkedIn. Subscribe to her newsletter “Remo…

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MC68 Generational differences in the workplace 26:27

5M ago26:27

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This week our hosts (both Gen X) dig into the differences between different generations of workers. There have been endless articles and presentations on topics like "How to work with Millennials". But for Pilar and Tim there are inherent dangers in assigning behaviours to an entire group of people based on the year they were born. Whilst being the…

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Would you like to give feedback on "Time Management for Remote Workers"? 1:58

5M ago1:58

1:58

Hi, Pilar here. This is a very short announcement to let you know that I’ll be releasing soon a book on time management for remote workers. This is an experiment. I am co writing it with Chat GPT, but I think it's wonderful. And I can say that because I’ve mainly been working on this as an editor and coach, and most of the writing has come from Cha…

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WLP341 Whats Going On: Will Asynchronous Communication Save Remote Work? 49:27

5M ago49:27

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Maya and Pilar share their thoughts on the last two episodes, both of which covered different aspects of asynchronous communication. While some organisations are still struggling with incorporating a “good” version of async, others are getting ready to introduce AI. Where will it all end? Links and mentions They refer back to episode 339 and 340. T…

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MC67 The Dynamics of Group Conversations 24:28

5M ago24:28

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Pilar and Tim are back having a conversation about conversations. Following on from #66 which covered 1:1 conversations, in this episode they dive into group discussions. Facilitating a group adds another layer of complexity - for example giving more time to one person means less time for everyone else. And people behave differently in group conver…

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WLP340 Public vs Private Online Groups: The Impact on Creativity 39:46

6M ago39:46

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With the rise of online communities and digital platforms, the way we share, innovate, and co-create has evolved. Wietske van Osch, together with Burcu Bulgurcu recently published research, exploring the nuances of collaborative creativity in online spaces. Pilar came across the piece in the MIT Sloan Review, and invited Wietske onto the show. This…

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WLP339 Going Async-First to Promote Inclusivity 1:02:03

6M ago1:02:03

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In this conversation, Pilar and Sumeet Gayathri Moghe delve into the intricacies of remote work, asynchronous communication, and the challenges of global collaboration. Sumeet also shares why he “worked out loud” as part of the process of writing the book “The Async-First Playbook”. For the full summary of the conversation, head over to https://www…

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MC66 Managing the dynamics of individual conversations 23:33

6M ago23:33

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Pilar and Tim have a meta conversation about conversations. Participating in a good conversation means we listen, we get to talk, we feel heard, we deepen our understanding of a topic and we build connection with the other person. However not all conversations are created equal. Sometimes we are in a glorious free flowing exchange of ideas and othe…

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WLP338 What's Going On with Remote Freelancing 46:50

6M ago46:50

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In our previous episode, our guests Tammy and Theresa discussed career progression in remote and global teams. In this episode, Maya and Pilar look at another sector of the working population: freelancers, and discuss what’s going on with remote freelancers and remote workers who want to access opportunities in a country different to where they res…

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MC65 Building a Network Outside Your Organisation 22:48

6M ago22:48

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As managers we will normally have a peer network within our company. But occasionally we might experience problems that our in-house peer network can't help us with. For example, when the issue is with those same colleagues or our organisation itself. At times like this an external professional network can be invaluable. In this conversation Pilar …

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WLP337 Career Progression in Remote Teams - the local and global perspective 50:10

7M ago50:10

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Pilar welcomes back Tammy Bjelland, CEO of Workplaceless and Theresa Hollema, author of “Virtual Teams Across Cultures” to talk about career progression in remote and global teams. Tammy covers how organisations can ensure that remote employees don’t miss out on career development in hybrid settings, and Theresa talks about how hard it is for distr…

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MC64 Men's Mental Health at Work 30:23

7M ago30:23

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Our hosts discuss the recent research by Jindi Mann into men's emotional experiences at work. It is easily downloaded as a pdf and it's freely available - no email signup or any hoops to jump through. They surveyed 55 male managers, primarily British and working in a mid to senior management role. The results show a surprisingly broad range of resp…

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WLP336 What's Going On: Thoughtful Experimentation and Change in Organisations 40:30

7M ago40:30

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We’re trying something different for the next few months for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. Rather than commenting on recent news and articles, Maya and Pilar will look at What’s Going On by commenting and expanding on the themes brought up by the monthly guest-driven episodes. Please let us know what you think of this new format. In today’s e…

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MC63 Are Our Brains Wired for Modern Leadership? 31:07

7M ago31:07

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Pilar and Tim discuss the fascinating article 3 Ways Our Brains Undermine Our Ability to Be a Good Leader by Cian McEnroe and David Rock at the Neuroleadership Institute. David's book "Your Brain at Work" was one of the first to bring brain science into leadership. In this latest research they argue that our basic brain behaviour can get in the way…

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WLP335 Designing the Hybrid Model at Rabobank 31:12

8M ago31:12

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In today's episode, Pilar talks to Jan Nieuweboer, senior consultant on hybrid work at Rabobank, and spokesperson for the Future of Work and Hybrid Working. He describes how plans for changing the ways of working at Rabobank were accelerated by the pandemic, and how the working model has evolved. For more details and to get in touch with us, head o…

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MC62 Getting the most out of one on ones as a manager 29:32

8M ago29:32

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Action-centred leadership asks managers to juggle three priorities: the team, the task and the individual. and in this conversation Pilar and Tim discuss one-on-one meetings, one of the best tools that managers have to work on their relationship with an individual employee. Over coffee we talk about the nuances of this style of meeting and the myri…

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MC61 Emotional Leadership Theory 27:56

8M ago27:56

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Going deeper into their exploration of different leadership styles, and inspired by this article on the MindTools blog, Pilar and Tim look at the Emotional Leadership Theory pioneered by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee. It ends up being another therapy session in the café as Pilar and Tim talk about their own preferences, strengths…

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WLP334 Popping in for a quick hello... and some Shakespeare! 11:47

9M ago11:47

11:47

We're taking a break from our regular schedule this summer, but Pilar couldn't help it and she's popping in to let you know about some of her plans - including some adapted Shakespeare, which you can follow below. Please share your thoughts through our contact form. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us Why should I love these tools so? 'Tis…

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MC60 Who ends up in management positions? 23:58

9M ago23:58

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There are far too many leaders who don't really want to be managers. Given most workers cite their manager as their main reason for leaving a company, this is a big problem. It's hard to love your job when your boss hates theirs. How do so many people end up as managers when they shouldn't? Who should be a manager? Is leadership a natural trait or …

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MC59 Action-centred leadership: a truly useful model 18:34

9M ago18:34

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Continuing with our discussions on leadership frameworks, Pilar and Tim discuss John Adair's Action-Centred Leadership which was first introduced in 1973. Adair uses three overlapping circles to illustrate that effective leadership happens at the intersection of the task, the team and the individual. And it is this deceptive simplicity which is a b…

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WLP333 Handling Remote Employee Terminations 41:47

10M ago41:47

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In this episode, Pilar talks with Julieta Moreno, an international employment and mobility lawyer. Julieta shares her experiences working with employment of record (EOR) companies, which help businesses employ resources in countries where they don't have an entity, taking care of the administrative and legal aspects of maintaining an employee's leg…

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MC58 Leadership on a spectrum: Laissez-faire and authoritative Styles 26:52

10M ago26:52

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Inspired by the article about leadership on the Asana blog, Pilar and Tim discuss Kurt Lewin's 3 leadership styles. In a seminal study conducted in 1939, groups of 10 year old children were given a craft task and assigned an adult leader using either an authoritarian, democratic or laissez-faire leadership style. They concluded that democratic lead…

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WLP332 Whats Going On: Everyone's More Engaged... and More Stressed Out! 43:24

10M ago43:24

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In today’s episode, Maya and Pilar cover the State of the Global Workplace 2023 report by Gallup and the Forbes article Our Changing Psychological Contract at Work, by Keith Ferrazzi. Pilar introduces a concept from a book "No Hard Feelings," by Liz and Mollie, which discusses reasons why employees may lose motivation: lack of control over their wo…

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MC57 The role of emotions when hiring 27:25

10M ago27:25

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Inspired by Liz and Mollie's wonderful book "No Hard Feelings" we talk about the role of emotions in our work, especially when hiring. One of the key principles in this book is that our emotions are a part of who we are at work and they impact our behaviour. Being aware of this helps us better understand ourselves and others, and ultimately helps u…

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WLP331 Navigating Conflict to Strengthen Collaboration 48:36

10M ago48:36

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Lech Guzowski, a workplace culture facilitator, emphasizes understanding individual needs and responses to conflict for effective workplace communication. He uses the Thomas Kilmann conflict model to explain different ways people respond to conflict based on their levels of assertiveness and cooperativeness. Working remotely can allow for more thou…

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MC56 All eyes are on you: Role modelling behaviours as a manager. 20:31

11M ago20:31

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One of the pressures we can feel as a manager is the pressure of attention. We watch our managers closely. We analyse their behaviours and motivations. We guess at their intentions. And this informs our judgements about cultural norms and which behaviours are encouraged or discouraged. In fact, the attention of our team gives us the opportunity to …

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WLP330 Creativity and Productivity: The Upside and Downside of Remote Work Trends 50:08

11M ago50:08

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This episode covers recent research on three different aspects of new and established ways of working: the effect of asynchronous work on folk music creation, the trends in use of online tools and productivity global productivity in the “work from anywhere” economy. (Oh, and we’ve thrown in some numbers from 2017, for you to compare whether anythin…

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