Have you ever wondered who first came up with the hypothesis that knowledge workers could do their work together, but from separate locations? In today’s episode, Pilar talks to Jack Nilles, who not only ran the first experiment in “telecommuting”, but also came up with the word! Thanks to this very persistent physicist, we now have a new way of working that has changed the lives of many.
Read MoreIn this episode, we talk about a specific type of burnout: that which arises from having to continuously perform challenging tasks. This is different from the burnout that comes from chronic overwork or being under prolonged stress.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, Pilar interviews Jaap Linssen, who has been helping people in organisations collaborate and communicate through harnessing the power of technology since 2011. Through Jaap’s examples, they talk about asking questions to drive engagement, developing team narratives to strengthen teamwork, the adoption of genAI in organisations and social learning. And building a business exporting farm cheese. Of course.
Read MoreOur hosts in the Management Café believe that everyone has the potential to be better at something. And for them, as for many of us, helping someone grow is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a manager. Similarly for employees it’s a wonderful feeling to have a manager who believes in us, gives us opportunities to improve and offers their support.
Read MoreLooking for something to read, listen to or even watch around remote work, and the world of work? We have plenty for you to choose from in this episode!
In today’s episode, Pilar 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.
Read MorePilar and Tim share a few of their (many) regrets as managers and talk how these experiences changed them.
Read MoreMaya 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.
Pilar and Tim tackle the thorny question of why the term "management" often has negative connotations.
A single negative experience with a manager can completely sour an employee's view, even if that manager is generally competent. A manager might have to do 10 extraordinary things to make up for one mistake in the eyes of their reports. With managers wielding power over things like compensation and job security that are deeply personal, the stakes are high.
Read MoreIn 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 as the introduction of vulnerabilities and intellectual property issues, and emphasises the need for organizations to establish clear AI governance policies to mitigate these risks.
Read MoreToday’s guest is Linda Redell, Head of Talents and Culture at the hybrid company Homelike. 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 focus on creating spaces for physical interaction, revamping onboarding, and fostering engagement.
Read MoreTim 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.
Read MoreToday’s post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, and today, Pilar is joined by Marcus Wermuth, who is an Engineering Leader specialising in virtual leadership, and previous guest in many episodes! Marcus also shares why he’s recently laid himself off his role as Head of Engineering in a company.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe rapid adoption of AI like ChatGPT raises important questions for managers around balancing efficiency with authentic communication and human connection. Tim and Pilar have different use about the use of GenAI in management and communication, so the topic makes for a lively discussion!
Read MoreToday’s episode was inspired by a job post for an academic post in a university who was familiar with “digital culture”. Pilar had never heard the term as such, so she googled it and found a few articles, one of them by Slack. It’s a good piece from which to start a conversation.
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.
Read MoreFollowing 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.
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Read MoreIn 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 on 29 January 2024.
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