Penelope M. Meurer – Virtual “Super-collaborators” in a Post-Covid World

In Making Waves Conversations by Mark Sylvester
 / 
05/18/2022

Virtual "Super-collaborators" in a Post-Covid World

Having led and participated in numerous high-performing virtual teams dating before COVID-19, Penelope is well acquainted with the power and productivity that can arise from strong interpersonal bonds built within such teams. However, as the business world begins to emerge from the most challenging periods of the pandemic, the strength of the virtual team is frequently called into question. Some believe that the team building and camaraderie of in-person teams cannot be replicated. Penelope challenges this notion through insights based on long-term, real-world experience - from the valued connections she has built with colleagues solely within the virtual realm to comparison with various professional experiences in the in-office environment. It becomes apparent that a binary view of virtual vs. in-person settings limits the potential of human interaction. How we partner is continuously evolving, and Penelope's examination of differing perspectives on work forums provides an avenue to advancing recognition of the value of the virtual environment.

Penelope M. Meurer

Penelope Misquitta Meurer has been a part of the TED/TEDx community for over a decade and has held various different roles throughout her career in healthcare. She is a biostatistician by training, a self-identified multipotentialite and considers herself a global citizen, a role that in her opinion requires one to be connected to communities without borders which often equates to making and building virtual relationships that lead to many meaningful collaborations.


More Resources

Upcoming Salon Conversations

Image

Amy Zolotow – Humanizing AI Through Storymaking in Healthcare

Apr 3, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
In this conversation, we examine the role of narrative in the humanization of AI technology with Amy, a leader in operations with over ten years of experience in healthcare.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Ekta Vyas – Reciprocate to Transform: The Power of Collective Organizational Consciousness

Apr 17, 2024 4:00 PM Pacific Time
In the wake of the pandemic, social justice movements, and the turmoil our world has faced in recent years, Dr. Vyas will explore the reactive nature of most business transformations and advocate for a proactive approach.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Jim Sterne – Changing Your Mind about Computing: Generative AI as a Creativity Power tool.

May 1, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
Discover the transformative power of Generative AI, heralding the most significant leap in technology since the introduction of the Internet. Join us for an enlightening session that promises to expand your horizons and redefine what’s possible in the digital age.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Dominique Shelton Leipzig – In the Age of AI, Trust is Key: Practicing Responsible Data Stewardship

May 15, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
Humans control AI, not the other way around. By following the frameworks outlined in global legislation, we can take advantage of the opportunities while minimizing the risks.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk
Image

Brian Reisinger – Disappearing Farms, Disappearing Food: How to Save America’s Food Supply

Aug 21, 2024 04:00 PM in Pacific Time
Over four decades ago, America made an unconscious choice: We let our technological innovation leave many of our family farms behind. Today the disappearance of the American farmer endangers our food supply, but there’s a better way.
Speaker bio & Register for this talk