How should managers deal with the digital workplace? Mariya Borisova/Getty Images
The following text is a contribution by Marlow Guttmann. He is a business journalist, management consultant and author of the handbook “Leadership at a Distance”, which deals with the challenges for managers in the new world of work.
The boundaries between the traditional office environment and the digital workplace are increasingly blurring. Imagine a manager who is faced with the daily challenge of leading a team that works together from different locations (possibly even continents). This new reality requires a paradigm shift in leadership culture: hybrid leadership models enable both direct and virtual interactions.
What is important in a hybrid leadership model?
1. Trust and transparency must be a fundamental part of the corporate culture
In a work environment increasingly characterized by remote work and hybrid work models, trust is no longer built solely through physical presence or visible work execution. To anchor trust and transparency in the corporate culture, managers should:
Establish regular check-ins: Use video calls or phone calls for one-on-one conversations to discuss team members’ individual progress and well-being.
Set results-oriented goals: Define clear, measurable goals that focus on results rather than attendance.