Interview with Chet Czaplicka, CEO of Comprehensive Care Services (Video & Podcast)

November 16, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb talks with Chet Czaplicka, Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Care Services, which provides perfusion and autotransfusion services across the United States. Chet talks about how his company weathered the coronavirus pandemic and about the approach that he uses to prepare his company for future threats and opportunities. Video: “Interview with Chet Czaplicka, CEO of Comprehensive Care Services” Podcast: “Interview with Chet Czaplicka, CEO of Comprehensive Care... Read more

Interview with Chris Haimbach, US Head of Sales for Bayer Consumer Health (Video & Podcast)

November 15, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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In this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, Dr. Gleb interviews Chris Haimbach, the US Head of Sales, Commercial Strategy and Operations for the Consumer Health division at Bayer. Chris shares about his team’s experience with remote and hybrid work during the coronavirus pandemic and about his strategy for future-proofing and managing uncertainty. Video: “Interview with Chris Haimbach, US Head of Sales for Bayer Consumer Health” Podcast: “Interview with Chris Haimbach, US Head of Sales... Read more

Effective Virtual Collaboration for Hybrid and Remote Teams (Video & Podcast)

November 11, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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It’s important to adapt your organization’s culture for virtual collaboration in order to thrive after the pandemic. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes best practices for effective virtual collaboration for hybrid and remote teams. Video: “Effective Virtual Collaboration for Hybrid and Remote Teams” Podcast: “Effective Virtual Collaboration for Hybrid and Remote Teams” Links Mentioned in Videocast and Podcast Here is the article: Effective Virtual... Read more

Serendipitous Innovation Advantage for Hybrid and Remote Teams

November 1, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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“I don’t see how we can replace the serendipitous innovation advantage of hallway conversations. At least a third of our best innovation ideas come from serendipitous conversations, which then morph into brainstorming sessions. We’ve had almost no such serendipitous conversations in the many months of lockdowns. If we don’t return to the office full-time, we’re going to lose our innovation competitive advantage to rivals who do so and gain the benefits of serendipity.” That’s what Saul, the Chief Product Officer... Read more

Effective Virtual Collaboration for a Thriving Culture in Hybrid and Remote Teams

October 26, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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Organizations will need to pivot their corporate culture if they wish to survive and thrive in the world of virtual collaboration after the pandemic. The most important changes will stem from the wide-scale and permanent shift to hybrid and fully-remote modes of working. If you enjoy video, here’s a videocast based on this blog: And if you like audio, here’s a podcast based on the blog: Or simply read onward! The leaders who want to succeed will... Read more

Virtual Brainstorming for an Innovation Advantage for Hybrid and Remote Teams in the Future of Work (Video & Podcast)

October 20, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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To seize a competitive advantage, you need to adopt virtual brainstorming for hybrid and remote teams. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which shares best practices for virtual brainstorming for innovation advantage. Video: “Virtual Brainstorming for an Innovation Advantage for Hybrid and Remote Teams in the Future of Work” Podcast: “Virtual Brainstorming for an Innovation Advantage for Hybrid and Remote Teams in the Future of Work” Links Mentioned... Read more

Creating Competitive Advantage in Returning to the Office (Video and Podcast)

October 15, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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For creating competitive advantage in the new normal, forward-looking leaders need to let go of their preferences for in-office work. They need to adopt a hybrid-first model for most staff, and support full-time remote work for a minority. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how to create competitive advantage in returning to the office. Video: “Creating Competitive Advantage in Returning to the Office” Podcast: “Creating Competitive Advantage... Read more

Virtual Brainstorming for an Innovation Advantage for Hybrid and Remote Teams in the Future of Work

October 5, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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“Our software engineers and product designers need to go back to the office full-time. Otherwise, we’re going to lose our competitive advantage in innovation.” That’s what Saul, the Chief Product Officer of a 1,500-employee enterprise software company, said at the start of the company’s planning meeting on the post-vaccine return to office and the future of work. He continued: “Doing brainstorming by videoconference doesn’t work nearly as well as in-person meetings. So letting them work virtually now that... Read more

Denying Reality in Returning to the Office With the Delta Surge (Video and Podcast)

October 4, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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Employers must recognize the challenges from the initial COVID outbreak and avoid mental blindspots as Delta and other variants emerge. That’s the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes the dangers of denying reality in returning to the office during the Delta surge. Video: “Denying Reality in Returning to the Office With the Delta Surge” Podcast: “Denying Reality in Returning to the Office With the Delta Surge” Links Mentioned... Read more

Delta Variant Reveals Folly of Normalcy in Return to Office

September 27, 2021 By Gleb Tsipursky

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With vaccine efficacy against the Delta variant falling by 39%, normal return to office plans are pure folly. There is no denying the peril that lies in wait: the Delta surge is projected to escalate further in the months ahead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requesting vaccinated people to wear masks, and it is likely to promote booster shots soon. Still, a lot of large companies, mid-size firms, and even the federal government are compelling... Read more