Is Remote Work Just About Getting Things Done?
Jacob Morgan
Keynote Speaker, Professionally Trained Futurist, & 5x Author. Founder of "Future Of Work Leaders" (Global CHRO Community). Focused on Leadership, The Future of Work, & Employee Experience
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Over the last few years, we’ve all seen that we can get things done remotely.?
But is that all we want--to just get things done? Or do we want to move beyond that for work that is creative, innovative, and proactive??
The pandemic showed us that we can be productive at work, but research found that long-term creativity went down. Businesses can still move forward but often miss the extra step of creativity and change. They’re checking the boxes but lack extra energy.?
This is the paradox of virtual work--the need to balance getting things done with going above and beyond.
Part of the problem requires asking ourselves if we want to get things done or if we want to do more--to learn, develop, expand, or solve problems.
Even with the benefits of remote work, there is still a place for in-person work. We’re humans who need human connection. In-person work is where we develop great leadership, psychological safety, training, and growth.
I’ve seen this firsthand. For two years, all my speeches were virtual through a computer screen. I could do it, but it wasn’t the same as being in a room full of people, feeling their energy, and interacting with them. And I felt that difference in my inspiration and creativity.?
As the world of work continues to evolve, we need to have honest conversations about what we want from work and also have a dialogue with our organizations and leaders about the roles that are better for a virtual environment and those that are better in person.
The future of work is flexible. It isn’t purely virtual or physical and doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. The best solution is to experiment. Find what works and what doesn’t in your career and company.
Virtual work gets things done, but is that enough for you and your organization?
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2 年Hello dear Jacob Thank you for sharing this informative and insightful post. Thanks a lot. ALTERNATIVE investment. ????????? #shibainu #ocean ?????????
Business Administration + Bookkeeping | Marketing Strategy + Content Creation
2 年During the pandemic, we were in survival mode - at the base of Maslow's Pyramid of Needs. Getting things done was about all most could muster. Now that we're emerging, we have a tremendous opportunity to fix work rather than returning to the way it was. The best leaders will maximize the moment and give employees what they're seeking: more autonomy, flexibility, meaning, and purpose.
Supply Chain | Sourcing | Inclusive Leadership | Life Coach
2 年Shouldn't getting things done be okay too? People have a life outside of work. Now is the time where we get to see who's in fact a real leader and who isn't. (Motivation, energy, role modeling...) As for myself, I always find a way to go above and beyond (it's my own expectations), but that should not be a requirement or a measure for performance. We are hired to do a job - shouldn't above and beyond be rewarded then as in addition to the job requirements?
Business Development Entrepreneur, Highly Motivated,
2 年Yes, but not faster. Looks like you have a flat tire you cannot drive far with it, unless you change it. Back to normal, remember people who can work have to have 2nd underestanding, first understanding around the table, like the wave I send and the wave you send have to have connection, be compatable to read each others otherwise like computer would not be comparable to read if it is not the right one, Working together must be a team work we should lean from Japanese. Work in team, talk in person, write what you think what you said what you want to say, communicate, individual works not always have efficiencies or the right efficiencies!!!!