Meaningful Connections in the Digital Workplace

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Discussions on how we jump from being in the physical workplace to being in the digital workplace. ~ A collaboration between Idania Samudio (Sommeta) & Cat Collins (2 Staves Innovation).

Episodes

  1. 06/18/2025

    Monitoring & Measuring Contributions of Knowledge Workers, Pt 2

    In this week's episode, we continue to discuss the evolving approach to evaluating knowledge workers, emphasizing that traditional productivity metrics like hours worked or tasks completed are insufficient. Instead, we advocate for outcome-based measures such as Objectives and Key Results, fostering trust, collaboration, and adaptability between leadership and employees to enhance engagement and performance. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sommeta⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠⁠⁠2 Staves Innovation

    35 min

  2. 05/09/2025

    Monitoring & Measuring Contributions of Knowledge Workers

    In this week's episode, we discuss the evolving approach to evaluating knowledge workers, emphasizing that traditional productivity metrics like hours worked or tasks completed are insufficient. Instead, we advocate for outcome-based measures such as Objectives and Key Results, fostering trust, collaboration, and adaptability between leadership and employees to enhance engagement and performance. For further reading, check out this article written by Cat Collins. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sommeta⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠⁠⁠2 Staves Innovation

    26 min

  3. 04/03/2025

    Defining Productivity

    In this week's episode, we chat about what it means to be productive in the modern digital era. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠⁠⁠Sommeta⁠⁠⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠⁠2 Staves Innovation

    36 min

  4. 01/24/2025

    The Collapse of the Traditional Weekend

    In a fast-changing world, the “perfect” work hours look different for everyone. In today’s digital age, giving people the freedom to work when they’re at their best—while still hitting deadlines—can be a game-changer for productivity and employee happiness. After all, success thrives when flexibility meets focus! ✨ This conversation is based on ⁠⁠⁠this article⁠⁠⁠, written by Cat Collins. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠⁠⁠Sommeta⁠⁠⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠⁠2 Staves Innovation

    35 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Unlearn Physical Interaction Styles: Global Impact

    In this latest episode, we wrap up our discussions on unlearning physical interaction styles. Specifically diving into it's global impact. This conversation is based on ⁠⁠this article⁠⁠, written by Cat Collins. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠⁠Sommeta⁠⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠2 Staves Innovation

    34 min

  6. 10/24/2024

    Unlearn Physical Interaction Styles: Social Impact

    In this episode, we continue our discussion on the necessity to unlearn traditional physical interaction styles in a world where a lot of our work happens digitally – focusing on the social impact. This conversation is based on ⁠this article⁠, written by Cat Collins. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠Sommeta⁠ Cat Collins: 2 Staves Innovation

    34 min

  7. 09/24/2024

    Unlearn Physical Interaction Styles: Communication

    In this episode, we dive into the need to unlearn traditional physical interaction styles. In the era of remote working, digital interaction styles must be created... and what's the biggest hurdle to conquer? Communication. This conversation is based on ⁠this article⁠, written by Cat Collins. Connect with us: Idania Samudio: ⁠Sommeta⁠ Cat Collins: ⁠2 Staves Innovation

    34 min
  8. Intro: Embracing the Digital Era

    08/23/2024

    Intro: Embracing the Digital Era

    Welcome to our first episode of 'Meaningful Connections in the Digital Workplace.' 🎉 In our podcast we will be tackling some of the latest topics that pertain to this new digital era of working. As two women in tech, with a combined 40+ years of experience, we've seen how the latest era of working can and should be fully embraced. We will be discussing real workplace issues and how we've personally solved them. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy the journey! Idania Samudio: Sommeta Cat Collins: 2 Staves Innovation

    23 min
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Discussions on how we jump from being in the physical workplace to being in the digital workplace. ~ A collaboration between Idania Samudio (Sommeta) & Cat Collins (2 Staves Innovation).

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