Building Remote-First Into Your Company's DNA: How RTO Mandates Signal the Need for Change with Lisette Sutherland

As companies push for office returns, claiming "loss of connection" and "cultural decline," let's examine what really drives workplace engagement and productivity. Through stories from successful distributed teams, discover how intentional practices - not location mandates - create thriving work cultures.

You'll learn:
Why mandated presence doesn't equal meaningful connection
How successful remote teams build relationships virtually
Simple practices that enhance visibility and trust
Ways to demonstrate your impact regardless of location

Key takeaways:
Leverage AI for smarter documentation and knowledge retrieval
Create genuine presence in virtual spaces
Build trust through transparent work practices
Master the art of working out loud

Lisette Sutherland Bio:

Lisette Sutherland is a remote-working, German-born, Dutch-American, living in the Netherlands – who is totally jazzed by the fact that it’s possible to work from anywhere. She authored the Work Together Anywhere Handbook, hosts a regular podcast featuring interviews with remote-working experts, and facilitates workshops on a variety of remote working topics like hybrid working, better online meetings, and virtual leadership.

She has given presentations at a wide range of events, from conferences and events all over the world, to podcasts, online meetups, telepresence events, virtual reality, and then back to earth for a TEDx talk in Kaunas, Lithuania. For 7 years (2013-2020), Lisette served as the Remote Office Manager for the 100% remote company, Management 3.0, focused on helping organizations implement modern leadership strategies.