Pilar and Tim tackle the thorny question of why the term "management" often has negative connotations.
A single negative experience with a manager can completely sour an employee's view, even if that manager is generally competent. A manager might have to do 10 extraordinary things to make up for one mistake in the eyes of their reports. With managers wielding power over things like compensation and job security that are deeply personal, the stakes are high.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, tech journalist Jennifer Riggins talks about the impact of generative AI on the world of software development, focusing on the challenges faced by DevSecOps teams in keeping up with the accelerated pace of code creation enabled by GenAI tools. She raises important questions about the potential risks posed by generative AI, such as the introduction of vulnerabilities and intellectual property issues, and emphasises the need for organizations to establish clear AI governance policies to mitigate these risks.
Read MoreToday’s guest is Linda Redell, Head of Talents and Culture at the hybrid company Homelike. With a diverse workforce spread across multiple countries, Linda and her team are responsible for maintaining the company culture and employee well-being. The shift to remote work has brought challenges and opportunities, with a focus on creating spaces for physical interaction, revamping onboarding, and fostering engagement.
Read MoreTim and Pilar discuss an article featured in the Jan/Feb 2024 edition of the Harvard Business Review: “Leading in the Flow of Work” by Hitendra Wadhwa, Founder of the Mentora Institute.
Read MoreToday’s post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, and today, Pilar is joined by Marcus Wermuth, who is an Engineering Leader specialising in virtual leadership, and previous guest in many episodes! Marcus also shares why he’s recently laid himself off his role as Head of Engineering in a company.
Read MoreIn this episode, Production Designer Kate Rance shares her diverse career spanning theatre and film. She compares design approaches across industries, her affinity for hands-on craft versus managing teams, and learning new skills through her eclectic projects.
Read MoreThe rapid adoption of AI like ChatGPT raises important questions for managers around balancing efficiency with authentic communication and human connection. Tim and Pilar have different use about the use of GenAI in management and communication, so the topic makes for a lively discussion!
Read MoreToday’s episode was inspired by a job post for an academic post in a university who was familiar with “digital culture”. Pilar had never heard the term as such, so she googled it and found a few articles, one of them by Slack. It’s a good piece from which to start a conversation.
In this episode, Barbara Mutedzi describes conscious leadership and its role in transitioning to remote work, with particular reference to her work in Zimbabwe. Throughout the episode, Barbara advocates for the need for leaders to embrace self-awareness, adaptability, and empathy to create more resilient, inclusive, and effective work environments.
Read MoreFollowing on from coffee #71 about the impact of technology on our leadership practice, Pilar and Tim talk about emoji as a communications tool for managers. Tiny and ubiquitous, it's easy to underestimate their importance.
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Read MoreIn today’s episode, Maya shares her challenges trying to embrace the “work from anywhere” spirit. Our co-hosts also talk about how the popularity of Chat GPT has opened up the need to reinvent education, how they’re using the bot and why we should all be vigilant when reading current research on the impact of remote work in organisations. Recorded on 29 January 2024.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about tech. Tech disrupts businesses and creates unicorns. Tech changes workplaces and creates new ways to interact. But what about the impact of technology on our management practices?
Our hosts talk about the difficulties that come if we allow technology to dictate how we manage. And the unintended consequences if we don't align our technology tools with the problems we are experiencing.
Read MorePilar talks to Jeanna Barrett, founder and Chief Remote Officer at the fully distributed company FPS. Jeanna shares how she set up the company by following her values and aspiring lifestyle, as well as her approach to company culture, remote operations and how values influence her decisions.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year! Maya and Pilar talk through some of the recent stories around remote work and the world of work and try to make up their minds as to whether we’re moving forwards or backwards…
Read MoreIn this episode, Valentina Thörner talks about the importance of defining what “remote” means in an organisation, particularly around the dimensions of time and location.
Read MoreMaya and Pilar share their thoughts on the last two episodes, both of which covered different aspects of asynchronous communication. While some organisations are still struggling with incorporating a “good” version of async, others are getting ready to introduce AI. Where will it all end?
Read MoreIn this episode, Wietske van Osch talks about her recent research into enterprise social networks, exploring how a group's choice of private or public channels influences the type of creativity nurtured.
Read MoreIn this conversation, Pilar and Sumeet Gayathri Moghe delve into the intricacies of remote work, asynchronous communication, and the challenges of global collaboration. Sumeet also shares why he “worked out loud” as part of the process of writing the book “The Async-First Playbook”.
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