How to Foster Connection in a Distributed World
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"Change is scary, but sometimes it leads to great things." - Fear in ‘Inside Out’ by Pixar
Responsive Conference is the HR and company culture event happening this fall. At Responsive Conference 2024, we have more than 35 speakers coming from around the world. The agenda is updated with some incredible new sessions. If you are a CHRO, people leader, founder, or CEO, this is an event that you don’t want to miss. (Use the discount code “newsletter” for a special discount)
How to Foster Connection in a Distributed WorldReema Batnagar is the VP of People at Pixar. She helps high tech organizations dissolve barriers to growth and success, unleash their true market potential, and reach new heights. Rebecca Port, PhD is CHRO at 10x Genomics. She is a human resources leader experienced in working with executives to build and deliver transformative people strategies. Samara Jaffe is the co-founder and general manager at Transform. She is a bridge builder and a thoughtful connector. She excels at building a compelling strategic vision, developing solutions to a wide range of business challenges and turning vision into business growth. At Responsive Conference 2024…These three leaders will have a conversation on the topic of how to foster connection in a distributed world. This session will explore how various organizations are addressing the challenges of building connection in a distributed work environment. Reema will share insights from Pixar, where creative collaboration is key, while Rebecca will discuss creating connections among scientists working together in labs. As a group, they will provide strategies for enhancing team cohesion and connection in the modern, distributed workplace. We are super excited for this session!
Additional ResourcesThe Role of Hybrid Office in Connection & Cohesion How can a physical office facilitate connection to culture and build social cohesion within a hybrid model? In this panel by Running Remote, Responsive Conference 2024 speaker, Reema Batnagar, talks alongside the VP of Consumer Marketing at McAfee, and the CEO and founder of Digital Workplace Group. Cultivating Collaboration and Inclusion It is the fundamental belief of the Netflix team that face-to-face collaboration is key to success, the challenge of preserving this culture of collaboration is well and truly underway. From the HR team’s initial ‘crisis management’ mode to now focusing on building team effectiveness, Responsive Conference speaker 2024, Rebecca Port, describes this transition period as both challenging and opportunistic. Building a People-First Event for People-First Leader Transform’s annual conference has become a must-attend event for people-first leaders and WorkTech innovators everywhere. In this episode of the HIGHER podcast, Responsive Conference 2024 speaker, Samara Jaffe, talks about the secrets of its success.
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