How Tectonic Forces Are Reshaping the Future of Work with Phil Simon

Wayne Turmel interviews Phil Simon about the trends that are reshaping the workplace, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid work. They discuss the dispersed workplace, employee empowerment, and the need for new metrics to measure productivity. Phil emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the shift towards remote work and the need for organizations to adapt to this new reality. He also highlights the role of employee engagement and the changing contract between employers and employees. Key Takeaways 1. The dispersed workplace is here to stay, and organizations need to embrace the opportunities it presents. 2. Employee empowerment is crucial for attracting and retaining talent in a remote and hybrid work environment. 3. Traditional metrics for measuring productivity may not be effective in a remote work setting. 4. Companies should create a work environment that employees want to engage with, rather than forcing them to come to the office. 5. The contract between employers and employees is changing, and organizations need to adapt to the new expectations of workers. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest Phil Simon 00:01:16 Discussing the nine trends shaping remote and hybrid work 00:02:51 Focus on the dispersed workplace and its impact on organizations 00:06:12 Importance of helping individuals prepare for remote work 00:07:26 The value of in-person collaboration and social ties 00:08:47 Teaching boundaries and creating a work destination 00:09:47 Example of Cisco rethinking the office space 00:10:38 Engagement comes from creating an engaging environment 00:11:00 Conclusion on creating a positive work environment 00:12:10 The dispersed workplace and the desire for flexibility 00:16:10 Outdated metrics and measuring productivity 00:17:14 Defining productivity and the shift in remote work 00:18:23 The flaws of quantifying and gaming productivity metrics 00:19:18 The ineffectiveness of quantified numbers in remote work 00:20:05 Conclusion  Related Episodes How to Make Hybrid Offices Work with Stan Meshkov Remote Work Rants: Holding Attention and Harnessing Breakout Rooms Remote Work for All: How Developing Nations are Embracing New Work Paradigms with Alvaro Daza Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work   Featured Guest Name: Phil Simon What He Does: Workplace technology expert and author of The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace Notable: He also hosts the podcast, Conversations About Collaboration Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Order The Long-Distance Team Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! https://longdistanceteambook.com/  Your Host Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife  Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!