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A virtual workshop for leaders of hybrid teams to explore: How might we work better to get the most out of being together at the office?
By Aardvark Design LabsFollow
Date and time
Thursday, September 14 · 11am – 1pm PDT
Location
Online
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About this event
- 2 hours
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A ‘return to office’ shift is underway. How might we ensure that what happens there is worth the commute?
The post-pandemic boom of fully remote work has ended. Even industry giants like Zoom have announced a new “structured hybrid approach” for all employees. However, this transition hasn’t been without its difficulties. Widespread frustration, decreased employee satisfaction, rising rates of attrition, and recruitment challenges have emerged as real consequences to these changes. Many individuals now find themselves saddled with a commute only to end up at the office engaged in virtual meetings, working in the same way they did at home (on Zoom calls with their colleagues).
But the office can be a hub of collaborative excellence, serving to foster employee connection, a sense of belonging, mental and emotional well-being, mentorship opportunities, growth, and greater creativity and innovation.
To achieve this, both teams and leadership must engage in candid conversations about how to build a functional and successful new model. Communing in person should be about interaction and engagement. The power lies in finding ways to harness the potential of in-person collaborative time. How might we work differently to get the most out of being together?
Join us on September 14, 11 am-1 pm Pacific Time, as we delve into strategies and insights that will enable you to unlock the full benefits of hybrid office environments. Strategic design experts Bobby Hughes, founder of Aardvark Design Labs, and Patrick Sharbaugh will lead this workshop and provide actionable guidance on navigating the navigating the conversation with your team to align on ways to reap the greatest benefits from collaborative time spent in the office.
In this session, you will:
- Learn tools & techniques to help managers and teams align around the best use of in-person team time.
- Explore what offices really are good for in 2023
- Identify opportunities for getting more out of having your team together in person, and assure commutes are not wasted time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice on making the hybrid work model truly work for your team and organization. Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of work.
See you there!
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Event Details:
• Date: September 14
• Time: 11 am – 1 pm Pacific Time
• Location: Virtual Event
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About the facilitators:
Bobby Hughes is an award winning designer, educator, and founder of the deisgn and innovation firm Aardvark Design Labs. Bobby has over 15 years of experience in design and innovation, including having led design efforts at Kaiser Permanente and IDEO, and lectured and coached innovation at Stanford’s d.school. He is passionate about creating engaging, playful learning experiences that cultivate positive change. Clients range from schools and nonprofits to corporations including the likes of Microsoft, Google, Nike, and The Gates Foundation.
Patrick Sharbaugh has worked as a design strategist, facilitator, and educator for 15 years. He’s designed and led hundreds of hours of outcome-based design workshops on five continents. As a Senior Program Director for LUMA Institute, he helped build and scale cultures of human centered design for clients from Microsoft and Nike to HPE and Kroger. Most recently he was VP for Community and Customer Engagement at Aquent, where he facilitated conversations on design and creative leadership with senior in-house leaders from across the Fortune 500.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend?
This workshop is for you if you are a(n):
– Leader/directors/manager of a hybrid team,
– Employee who works from an office one to four days per week.
– HR professional or Facility manager overseeing employees in a hybrid work environment
Who should not attend?
This workshop is not great for you if you are:
– An independent consultant or contractor
– An individual working 100% remotely
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