#141 | Redefining Productivity, Leadership, Change, and Remote Success with Karen Ferris

Is the traditional office mandate pushing top talent out the door? This topic is more relevant now than ever. Join us as we engage with Karen Ferris, a Melbourne-based consultant and organizational change management expert who passionately challenges the return-to-office mandate. Karen shares her insights on why focusing on productivity and flexibility always trumps mandatory office attendance. Karen illustrates the significant risks organisations face, including employee dissatisfaction and attrition, when clinging to outdated workplace norms. Dive deep into the evolving landscape of organizational change management with Karen as we demystify common misconceptions and draw a clear line between project management and change management. Emphasising AI"s transformative role and potential for positive change, we discuss the pressing need for leadership to adapt and evolve. We introduce the REMARKABLE leadership traits —as essential qualities for modern leadership.  In this episode, we discuss:0:00 Organisational Change and Flexible Work13:24 Challenges in Change Management Leadership26:19 Empowering Remote Leadership Skills38:51 Building Resilient Leaders and WorkplacesAnd more... To connect with Karen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenferris-resilience-change-management/  https://www.facebook.com/karenferristhoughtleaderOCM  https://www.instagram.com/karenferrisdotcom/   https://karenferris.com/   SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2 WEEKS: Her eBook USD0.99C at your online bookstore (AUD$1.51)Paperback from www.karenferris.com - enter code MINDSET at checkout for a 15% discount Support the show Thank you for listening to Agile Ideas! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit from our discussions. Remember to rate us on your preferred podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates and more insightful content. Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, I"d really appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and rate us. Let"s spread the #AgileIdeas together! We"d like to hear any feedback. www.agilemanagementoffice.com/contact Don"t miss out on exclusive access to special events, checklists, and blogs that are not available everywhere. Subscribe to our newsletter now at www.agilemanagementoffice.com/subscribe. You can also find us on most social media channels by searching "Agile Ideas". Follow me, your host, on LinkedIn - go to Fatimah Abbouchi - www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahabbouchi/ For all things Agile Ideas and to stay connected, visit our website below. It"s your one-stop destination for all our episodes, blogs, and more. We hope you found today"s episode enlightening. Until next time, keep innovating and exploring new Agile Ideas! Learn more about podcast host Fatimah Abbouchi ...