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At The WhiteboardAuthor: Whiteboard Consulting
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Episode 3: Flexible....Not Unhinged
Episode 3
Tuesday, 10 February, 2026
Flexibility has a branding problem.In Episode 3 of Return to Office, Nicole North and Paula Manolakakis unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in today’s workplace: flexibility.Many leaders worry that flexibility means chaos, lower standards, or loss of accountability. Employees, on the other hand, experience the opposite problem: unclear boundaries, “always on” expectations, and burnout disguised as autonomy.This episode explores how flexibility and boundaries actually work together to protect energy, motivation, and trust during return to office.We talk about:Why boundaries are essential for performance, not a barrier to itThe difference between flexibility and inconsistencyHow “always available” cultures quietly drive burnoutWhat healthy flexibility actually looks like in practiceThis conversation is for leaders who want to offer autonomy without losing accountability, and for teams trying to navigate new expectations without burning out.Because flexibility without boundaries isn’t empowering, it’s exhausting.
