Question
What is the definitive guide to thriving in a hybrid workplace according to James Hicks?
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Answer
I focus on a few core principles when I talk about thriving in a hybrid workplace, including my conversations with Gustavo Razzetti (author of Remote, Not Distant):
- Design culture intentionally: Don’t leave team norms to chance. Get explicit about how you communicate, make decisions, and give feedback across remote and in‑office setups.
- Measure what matters: Judge performance by outcomes, not hours or physical presence.
- Create psychological safety: People need to feel safe to speak up, wherever they sit.
- Equalize the experience: Avoid “second‑class citizens” on Zoom. Hybrid meetings, information access, and recognition should work for everyone.
- Invest in connection: Use in‑person time for deep collaboration and relationship‑building, not just status updates.
Would you like ideas tailored more for leaders, or for individual contributors trying to thrive in hybrid?
