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Rethinking “culture” in a hybrid remote workplace

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Navigating across cultures / Nancy Settle-Murphy

How many times have we heard employers claim that their organization’s “culture” may be irretrievably lost if people continue to work remotely? We don’t buy it, and we’ll explain why here. But first, let’s explore what’s really behind this questionable claim. Joining me in writing this edition of Communique is Pari Namazie, Managing Partner at the boutique

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If you really want to be inclusive, here’s how to walk the talk

1 Comment / Newsletter: Essential communication and collaboration skills for virtual teams / Nancy Settle-Murphy

“Employees tell us that we’re not doing a great job when it comes to creating an inclusive workplace. Is this something you can help us with?” (Chief Human Resources Officer) “What does inclusive mean in this context, and why is it important to people?” (Us) “I suppose they mean they want us to treat everyone

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If you want employees to be more productive, let them choose where to work

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Leading effective virtual teams / Nancy Settle-Murphy

This article is part of a series of Field Spotlight Communiques where I share tips and observations from company leaders who are fully immersed in the transformation to hybrid, including a wide range of companies and industries, including pharmaceuticals, software companies, nonprofits and engineering firms. “Our company’s motto is: Our purpose is people, workforce and

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Tips for Cultivating a Culture of Trust Across Hybrid Remote Teams

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Navigating across cultures / Nancy Settle-Murphy

“Why do we have to commute to the office three days a week when we’re doing the same work we were doing from home? I get the feeling our manager doesn’t trust us.” “My employees seem much more productive in the office. I can drop in any time and see how they’re doing and give

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Create a Sense of Community with Questions That Connect

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Leading effective virtual teams / Nancy Settle-Murphy

“Let’s go around the room and have everyone share a fun fact.” You cringe as you wait your turn, wondering which fact you can use that: You have not already used the dozens of times someone has asked this same question Is intriguing but not intimate Is interesting but not shocking You’re just glad you

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Stop Agonizing Over Tough Decisions to Save Your Sanity (and Maybe Even Your Pup!)

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Decision making, consensus building, conflict resolution and productive conversations / Nancy Settle-Murphy

I came this close (holding thumb and index finger ¼” apart) to returning our pup, Honey, just three days after we adopted her from a shelter a year ago today. (And believe me, I am no novice when it comes to raising dogs from puppyhood. Honey is my fourth.) So why did I feel that adopting this little

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We Really, Really Need to Talk

Leave a Comment / Newsletter, Newsletter: Essential communication and collaboration skills for virtual teams / Nancy Settle-Murphy

Like many of you, I was gutted when I heard the news about the massacre at Robb Elementary School this week. My mind went completely numb. I had trouble putting one step in front of the other. I could find no words to convey my horror, anger and profound sadness. Despite the number of school

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Tips for Creating a Remote-first Workplace to Make Life Easier for Everyone

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Leading effective virtual teams / Nancy Settle-Murphy

Let’s face it. Designing and implementing a high-performing hybrid workplace isn’t for the faint of heart. In fact, it can be one of the hardest things a leader will ever do. It can be so confounding that some organizations initially announcing a move to hybrid are backpedaling, despite the almost-certain loss of employees and even

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When There’s No Going Back, Decide How to Move Forward

Leave a Comment / Newsletter: Decision making, consensus building, conflict resolution and productive conversations / Nancy Settle-Murphy

“When the dust finally settles…” “As soon as we get back to normal…” When we hear comments like these from our wishful-thinking clients, we tell them that try as they might, there’s no going back. There’s no such thing as “normal” anymore (and we’re pretty sure there won’t ever be anything resembling a static workplace

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