Designing the New Age of Remote & Hybrid Work with Dr. Barbara Larson

Dr. Barbara Larson, Executive Professor of Management at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business and a leading authority on remote and hybrid work, digital transformation, and the human side of technology, shares key insights from her acclaimed book, “Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know”. This episode highlights Dr. Barbara Larson’s core message that effective remote and hybrid work depends on intentional work design rather than ad hoc or purely schedule-based policies. It summarizes her emphasis on moving beyond “days in office” to thoughtfully structuring which tasks happen where, debunking simplistic myths about productivity, and recognizing that personality traits like conscientiousness and proactivity help but do not determine success on their own. The conversation also covers her distinction between punitive “Big Brother” monitoring and developmental “Fitbit-style” monitoring, her observations on what enables successful fully remote organizations, her guidance for CEOs leading hybrid transitions, and her view that remote work can drive greater diversity, urban transformation, and new technology use as workplaces settle into a “new normal” equilibrium. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Barbara Larson shared insightful perspectives drawn from her acclaimed book, “Remote and Hybrid Work: What Everyone Needs to Know,” during her engaging conversation on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.