#08: How do we become better resourced to manage the emerging future?

09/07/21 • 44 min

Today we discuss resourcefulness, strategic planning, and how organizations are positioning themselves to deal with the emerging future. We explore questions such as, how do we identify what metrics matter long term, who is responsible for “sense-making” when the work environment is rapidly changing, how can we let go of old ways of knowing to anticipate the emerging future, and much more.
Topics Include:
Differentiating resilience and resourcefulness. The difference between leaders and leadership practices within an organization. The possibility that the “new normal” remains everchanging. When collaboration becomes a hindrance, rather than a best practice. The great resignation. Cutting-edge practices for companies. And other topics...
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#07: How do we need to rethink thinking about culture?

How are ideas of culture changing as we enter a new era of work? What does it mean to be part of a collective that does not share spaces?
Terri, Maxine, and Ciela explore these questions and more in this episode of Questioning Work. They ask what the relevance of company culture will be in a world of remote work, and how we might build a company culture in a remote environment.
Topics Include:
Definitions of culture. The juxtaposition between the individual and the collective. Reconciling individual agency and collective wellbeing. Differences between culture and purpose. Creating connection in a remote environment. How culture spreads through an organization. The role of managers in remote or hybrid environments. And other topics...
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#09: How do we locate and relocate ourselves in times of uncertainty?

How do we locate and relocate ourselves geographically, emotionally, and physically during times of uncertainty?
In this episode, we explore the idea of location and how our increasingly virtual environments are affecting our ability to ground and find meaning in our work. We explore how these shifting work norms impact our ability to connect and form relationships in the workplace.
Topics Include:
Fluidity of location. Making choices about being seen or not seen. Locating and relocating. The relationship between attachment and meaning. Grounding during times of uncertainty. Listening skills in a virtual environment. How organizations locate themselves when their employees are not located in one building? And other topics...
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