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There are few things from the ‘before times’ that I miss more than travel. Business and speaking took me around the world, and while I never took it for granted, I couldn’t have anticipated how much the absence thereof would affect my sense of identity. It’s been a rough 11 months on the ground, but I have hope for our return to the skies. A few predictions:
- Trips will be longer and more intentional – we won’t pinball around the way we used to.
- We’ll seek more comfort – sterile hotel rooms won’t cut it. Creative work spaces and home-like resources will be key differentiators.
- Smaller teams can adapt to this lifestyle easier – building or transitioning to remote first is easier than moving teams of thousands to a new structure. That said, it’s possible and probably necessary for retention.
- Remote work is there to stay – the old way of working wasn’t inclusive, and it’s time we realize that. Remote work accommodates a far more diverse workforce (parents, different ages, those with disabilities, etc.)
- Internet, internet, internet – we all know how much a dependable connection matters after a year on zoom.
We also had the opportunity to learn from our audience of 250+ about the business styles they had before the pandemic:
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This group was statistically a bit more remote-friendly than the workforce overall (studies show 3-5% of work was done remote before the Pandemic.) You can watch the full discussion here.
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How has the pandemic impacted your business travel? What do you think the future holds for us road warriors? Where will you go first? I’d love to hear your thoughts.