For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented changes in the way we do business and function in our professional roles. Thanks to now-ubiquitous remote meeting tools like Zoom and Skype, we have newfound freedom to work from virtually anywhere. As we emerge from the pandemic, how do we navigate new work configurations and continue to demonstrate value that is known to the business?
This workshop is geared towards leaders who must adapt to these workstyle changes. Recent research shows that while employees report being more productive and prefer some remote work, leaders are not quite as positive as they grapple with how to maintain a work culture and build relationships for themselves and for their teams.
Whatever the preference, indications are that the hybrid model is the wave of the future: a recent Stanford University study shows 55% of employee respondents prefer the hybrid model going forward.
In the workshop, participants will generate concrete steps to identify their value and to balance technology and in-person modes to make their work visible. Intended takeaways include the following:
Katherine Maloney is an accomplished career and workplace coach and workshop leader. She is principal of her own coaching and training firm and is passionate about supporting people to flourish in their work and life. Kathy brings broad business knowledge having worked in HR/people development with several Boston-based organizations such as Fidelity Investments and BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts. She recently worked as a Senior Career Coach at Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at UNH.
