Is Your Hybrid Work Strategy a Mule or a Platypus?
Description
Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into the hybrid work debate, comparing two very unlikely animals: mules and platypuses. Wayne introduces his humorous yet insightful analogy, explaining how a "mule" model of hybrid work is intentional and strategic, while a "platypus" model is a chaotic, unplanned combination of different parts.
They discuss the challenges many organizations face when trying to make hybrid work "work" and provide practical advice on moving from a disjointed model to one that serves both teams and the business. With the rapid evolution of remote and hybrid environments, the question becomes: is your team a well-planned mule or a hodgepodge platypus?
Key Takeaways
- What hybrid work really means and why most companies are just coping rather than strategizing.
- The difference between a mule and platypus approach in hybrid work.
- How strategic hybrid teams balance not only where but also when work happens.
- Practical steps to move from a platypus hybrid model to a mule-like, intentional approach.
- The importance of understanding both asynchronous and synchronous work in a hybrid setting.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Hybrid Work Explained
02:30 Mules vs. Platypuses
04:20 The Platypus Problem
06:10 What Makes a Good "Mule" Hybrid Model?
08:45 Hybrid Work Strategies
10:30 Asynchronous Work and Its Benefits
12:00 Building Intentional Hybrid Teams
14:00 Steps to Transition from Platypus to Mule
16:40 Closing
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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...
Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more...
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