Is Your Hybrid Work Strategy a Mule or a Platypus?

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

Related Episodes

• Navigating Hybrid Havoc with John Forsythe
• Deciphering the Dynamics of Hybrid Work with Henry O'Loughlin
• Solving the Challenges of Hybrid Teams with AI Technology with Projjal (PJ) Ghatak

Additional Resources

• Learn more about Wayne Turmel
• Email Wayne Turmel
• Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry
• Email Marisa Eikenberry
• Connect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedIn
• Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader
• Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate
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