Omni-Working

We've gained a number of new followers over the last few weeks which is wonderful news. Welcome 💫 to you all. For those who are new, here's a short video that gives you a taste of what Omni-Working is about. This is a clip from a recent interview Gwen Stirling Wilkie 🌐 'Flexpert' Strategist did with Dr Nia D Thomas FRSA on the Knowing Self, Knowing Others podcast. https://lnkd.in/d9YP9MAr More information about our work can be found on our website, or give us a call.....

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What was your reason for writing Omni-Working? We recently asked this question of our founder and author Gwen Stirling-Wilkie. Here's her response. When people ask me that question I share these two reasons why I felt compelled to write this book last summer. 1. To shift the conversation from ‘where’ people work, to HOW people work. I actively encourage leaders to move away from asking themselves How do we get more people into the office? Instead, ask everyone this question: How could we perform at our best irrespective of where we work? 2. To provide a practical guide for leaders and managers to create high performance flexibility in their teams. This can be done at an individual, team, or organisational level. If you’re struggling to make ‘hybrid’ work for your organisation or team, then take a look at my book. Available on Amazon, or if you prefer, from me direct.

Team Agreements are an essential element of the Omni-Working Framework. Imagine a world without unproductive meetings and constant 'always on' pressure. It's not a dream—it's the power of team agreements! 🚀 Learn more about them in Gwen Stirling Wilkie's guest appearance as this week's Flexpert for Flex Index. Link to full article: https://bit.ly/4a8iaHf

Struggling to attract and hold on to the talent you need? Take a look at your flexible working policy compared to that of your competitors. It is an increasingly important factor in recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. How we work is more important than where we work. Do you have an operating model that places high-performance flexibility at the heart? #flexibleworking #omniworking #futureofwork  #hybridworking https://lnkd.in/d5e8zRyr

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How good is your Omni-WOW?   If you are curious to discover how effective you or your team are in your Omni-WOW (Ways Of Working) then take a look at the Omni-Working Profile.   I encourage leaders and their teams to each complete the Omni-Working Profile and then come together to discuss their scores. From this conversation you’ll discover some quick and simple ways you can improve your personal and team Omni-WOW. It takes 5 minutes and it’s free!   Take a look 👀 https://lnkd.in/dZkMcnZh

How does your organisation view flexible working? The answer matters, as I share in the video clip below. It’s the cornerstone of the modern workplace, instrumental in attracting and retaining good talent, and a multiplier of employee engagement. The clip is taken from a recent podcast I recorded with PJ Stevens. The link for the full podcast is in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/dqFRFxe9

These are all important shifts to be addressed, and all systemically connected. The findings in this report match what we have seen in other research and reflect deeper underlying trends of eroding levels of trust and declining employee engagement. Our Omni-Working Framework encourages leaders to consider the interconnected nature of human-centric leadership behaviour, freedom and autonomy for teams, together with essential organisational enablers in order to generate high-performance flexibility in a modern workplace. Enabling individuals and teams to switch seamlessly between different working locations. Rebuilding trust is central to successfully navigating these 10 shifts, along with revisiting deeply held beliefs and assumptions about what people need in order to feel a sense of belonging and feel supported to do their best work. The modern workplace is no longer fixed to a single office location, and will continue to adapt and change with the growth of automation and generative AI. Developing leaders who are able to flex and adapt to the changing context, who can experiment and learn fast, and lead with compassion for themselves and others will be a key success criteria for high performing organisations.

Wondering how to spot the signals that your teams are optimising their effectiveness within the boundaries of your flexible working policy? ✅ Open collaboration is scheduled in everyone's diaries ✅ Quiet time/Focus time is scheduled - and respected ✅ There are less meetings than there used to be, and they are shorter too ✅ More work is progressed asynchronously ✅ People are ready for active participation when working in sync ✅ There is a clear purpose for when you come together in person, and it's great to see everyone ✅ People know what is expected of them, and they deliver ☄ Simple solutions, many from a pre-pandemic world, as seen in this article. ☄ Easy to embrace and introduce for your teams through Omni-WOW Team Agreements. ☄ Accelerate your progress to high performance flexibility 📣 Get in touch to learn how we can guide and advise you 📣 More on Omni-WOW Team Agreements COMING SOON