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The War on Women
The subject of the war on women might seem off-topic relative to remote work and remote life. But it rears its ugly head in many facets of the discussion. Heading into 2020, women were outpacing men in college graduation. They were at an all-time high in senior...
Thinking Outside the Office
Recently Dan Smolen did a post about AI maximizing leased space. The post had a picture of a woman golfing in an empty office. It quickly evolved (or devolved) into a series of posts about playing golf inside empty buildings. Is it silly or is it a great idea? As...
Optimization vs Sustainability
Optimization versus sustainability is something that we've come face to face within the last three years. W. Edward Deming first brought his theories of manufacturing to Japan after World War Two. Later in the 50s other companies started embracing many of his...
Thinking Third Place
As the debate between office and remote work persists, let's shift our focus to a different perspective—life in terms of the third place. It's a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg to talk about those places of interaction within communities. Well...
What, Where, When and How
No this isn't the law firm How created after Dewey and Cheatham died. It's about work and how there are trade-offs. If you are still struggling with remote or hybrid work, use this as a thought exercise to see what's important to your organization. Here are the rules:...
It’s Not the Office, It’s the Ecosystem
If you've ever heard the phrase "It's not the heat, it's the humidity," especially from older generations, you might find it amusing. However, experiencing a run in West Texas versus the Florida Panhandle in July will make you realize the significant impact of...
