October 1, 2024
Episode 109: Reimagining the Workplace Experience with Phil Kirschner
This week on The Future of Teamwork, Dane chats with “accidental workplace strategist” Phil Kirschner, about how to improve the way workplaces run and teams collaborate. Today, they’re talking about how written work guidelines can reduce meetings, encourage a sense of purpose in team members, and improve efficiency. They discuss the importance of dynamic onboarding processes and advocate for a new way to manage the holistic employee experience. Together, they cover the evolving nature of work, especially post-pandemic – and highlight the need for personalization rather than categorizing workers into rigid personas like “anchor” or “mobile” workers. Phil emphasizes that companies should continually ask, “What can we be doing better?” to eliminate inefficiency and improve overall workplace experience.
Reimagining the Workplace Experience with Phil Kirschner
Guest Bio
I have been an innovator and data-driven, strategic change leader at the intersection of employee experience, corporate real estate, organizational effectiveness, and technology strategy for over 20 years.
Through practitioner and consulting roles, I have used mixed-method research and advanced analytics to demonstrate the positive impact of workplace change on individual and team productivity, talent attraction and retention, and employee engagement. My commitment to sharing best practices, creating novel research, and translating complex topics for my clients has established my reputation as a global thought leader on the future of work and workplace, viewed as a trusted partner for real estate and talent executives around the world.
My aspiration is to create an operating system for work that uplifts human potential and reimagines the purpose and experience of the places where work happens. I believe that compelling, data-driven stories can inspire companies of all sizes and industries to implement more dynamic, responsive, sustainable, and inclusive workplaces with provable outcomes.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork
01:24 Meet Phil Kirschner: A Journey in Workplace Strategy
04:28 The Executive Mindset and Workplace Transformation
09:08 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
14:49 Embracing Transparency and Documentation
23:30 Remote Work and the Future of Team Dynamics
28:15 The Impact of COVID on Organizational Structure
29:05 Burnout and the Breakdown of Workplace Systems
29:48 Challenges in Onboarding and Employee Experience
30:43 The Role of Documentation and Recorded Meetings
31:43 Dynamic Libraries and Onboarding Solutions
33:17 The Intersection of HR and Operations
35:04 Future of Work: Hybrid and Remote Roles
38:37 Personalization in the Workplace
46:00 Experimenting with Workspaces and Flexibility
48:14 Concluding Thoughts and Practical Tips
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