MIT and Volkswagen on the Culture of a Remote Workforce

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on remote work and organizational culture, highlighting short-term boosts in leadership trust and communication. It explores methods for measuring culture, such as anecdotal evidence, surveys, and data mining. The challenges of maintaining culture in remote settings are addressed, with insights from Volkswagen's strategies. The concept of microcultures and the importance of incentivizing good behavior in hybrid work environments are also covered. The video concludes with a discussion on ensuring cultural evolution post-COVID and the significance of communication and perception workshops.

What challenges do organizations face in maintaining culture with remote work?

How can organizations ensure that their culture evolves during the current remote work environment?

What are some of the key lessons learned about communication during the COVID-19 crisis?

What role does psychological safety play in organizational culture?