Event Description

An overview of proposed research designed to explore hybrid work among teams in different settings.

Abstract

The purpose of this grounded theory study is to develop an understanding of how hybrid teams can operate effectively in a hybrid work environment. This involves developing an understanding of how teams interact in different locations and when they need to interact face-to-face and when they can work effectively in a virtual environment. While teams are made up of individuals, these individuals impact and are impacted by systems. A sustainable and high performing hybrid work arrangement is likely to involve a combination of factors across different system levels. This includes individual factors; managerial practices; team and organisational culture and organisational policies. These levels can be in conflict with one another. This study aims to understand what factors in different systems are required to sustain effective hybrid work including ensuring the wellbeing of team members and their managers. Finally, the study aims to identify whether there are fundamental elements that support effective teamwork in a hybrid environment regardless of cultural factors. A grounded theory methodology will be used to develop a theory of what hybrid teams need to make them high performing and sustainable.

Speaker Biography

Lynette is a Sir Roland Wilson Scholar. The scholarship supports Australian Public Service employees to complete PhD research on topics of national significance. Lynette has held program and policy roles in the public service both in Australia and overseas. She has worked in a broad range of areas including population health, sport, mental health, disability, aged care, agriculture, family and advocacy services. She has a Bachelor of Social Work (University of South Australia); Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Flinders University of South Australia); Graduate Diploma in Sociology (Flinders University of South Australia); and a Master of Public Health (Flinders University of South Australia). Her Master’s thesis was on ‘The role of values in public health interventions aimed at achieving behaviour change’.