Flexible working
12/27/24 • 10 min
In this episode of 'How to Lead,' hosted by Kate Waterfall Hill, the focus is on flexible working. Kate discusses practical strategies for CEOs, founders, and leaders to balance business needs with employee preferences while avoiding the pitfalls of micromanagement. Through an engaging critique of 'Linda the Bad Manager,' and real-life examples, Kate outlines the importance of trust, purposeful communication, and understanding the right environments for different tasks.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Flexible Working
00:44 Linda the Bad Manager's Take
01:54 Balancing Business Needs and Employee Preferences
02:42 Purpose Over Presence Approach
03:11 Trust and Communication
04:37 Creating a Flexibility Framework
05:47 Practical Tips for Office Attendance
08:32 Involving Your Team in Office Dynamics
09:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of 'How to Lead,' hosted by Kate Waterfall Hill, the focus is on flexible working. Kate discusses practical strategies for CEOs, founders, and leaders to balance business needs with employee preferences while avoiding the pitfalls of micromanagement. Through an engaging critique of 'Linda the Bad Manager,' and real-life examples, Kate outlines the importance of trust, purposeful communication, and understanding the right environments for different tasks.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Flexible Working
00:44 Linda the Bad Manager's Take
01:54 Balancing Business Needs and Employee Preferences
02:42 Purpose Over Presence Approach
03:11 Trust and Communication
04:37 Creating a Flexibility Framework
05:47 Practical Tips for Office Attendance
08:32 Involving Your Team in Office Dynamics
09:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Managing Change
Join Kate whilst she delves into the fundamentals of change management in the workplace. Using real-world examples, she highlights the importance of clear communication, team involvement, comprehensive training, and flexibility in managing change. Introducing the concept of the change equation to help leaders mitigate resistance, this episode is essential for CEOs, founders, and leaders who want to effect positive change and have their team members embrace new practices or elevate performance.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to Managing Change
00:41 Linda's Approach to Change
02:32 The Reality of Change in Business
03:06 Effective Communication Strategies
04:00 Involving Your Team in the Change Process
04:48 Training and Support for Change
05:13 Using Screen Recording Tools for Training
05:26 The Role of CRM Champions
05:45 Embracing Flexibility in Change Management
06:07 Announcing My New Book: How to Lead
06:35 The Importance of Empathy in Change
07:03 Celebrating Milestones and Maintaining Morale
07:40 Leading by Example During Change
08:09 Understanding the Change Equation
08:39 Steps to Reduce Resistance to Change
10:18 Collaborative Change Management
10:37 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways on Managing Change
11:03 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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1 RecommendationsPlanning professional development for you and maybe even your team members for the year ahead. How do you do it and what actually works? In this episode of How to Lead, Kate shares a simple three-part planning framework that really does work. Use this framework to support your team in developing their own development plans too.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Professional Development
00:46 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study
02:26 Reflecting on Your Leadership
03:19 Planning Framework for Professional Development
04:16 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Habits
05:10 Looking Ahead to 2025
07:03 Measuring Progress and Setting Goals
08:27 Building a Support Structure
09:14 Immediate Action Plan
10:09 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
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How to Lead with Kate Waterfall Hill - Flexible working
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Flexible working. That's what we're going to be talking about on this episode of How to Lead, the podcast for CEOs, founders, and leaders of all sorts who want to find the perfect balance of empathy and authority when it comes to leading their people. I am Kate Waterfall Hill, and I'll be sharing some ideas from over 30 years of working in business and leadership development. Before we start the show, here's a quick reminder that if you want to ins
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