When trying to determine the future, you can read Tarot cards, look in a crystal ball, or follow the money being invested by people who can afford to make big bets. One of the biggest wagers recently (although it’s a pretty safe one) is that Salesforce is going to pay $27.7 Billion dollars to purchase Slack. Forget about the number for a minute. It makes my head spin and I … [Read more...]
Using Remote Work to Encourage Diversity
It's 2021, and businesses are no longer keeping social concerns outside of the workplace. Instead, many are trying to be inclusive and are actively planning for diversity in the workplace. Diversity comes in many guises. It means to be inclusive of a person irrespective of their race, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, or other aspects. Remote work has enabled a unique … [Read more...]
Questions Hybrid Work Will Raise
by Kevin Eikenberry If you worked remotely over the past year or so, you are likely now in one of two positions: You either know you will have some sort of hybrid work future, or you are still waiting to hear what your future of work will be, but expect there will be a hybrid component. Of course, there will be some organizations that will bring everyone 100% back to the … [Read more...]
Making Communication More than a Transaction
One of the phrases we use a lot around here is, “When working remotely, communication can become transactional.” Seriously, I was on our site and searched for “transactional,” and found over 20 references. And it's not just a catch phrase. This is a real phenomenon. What’s also true is that a significant number of people follow up with a reasonable question: “Huh? What does … [Read more...]
Are You Asking the Right Question?
by Kevin Eikenberry The question you ask determines the answers you get. This is a profound truth that most people would recognize and agree with. It has major impact on the success of problem-solving efforts and helps us clarify our thinking. Unfortunately, this truth is being ignored by many organizations right now. Nearly every organization is facing the questions … [Read more...]