Gleb Tsipursky

CEO, consultant

Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the hybrid work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts, and the author of Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Intentional Insights, 2021). He has been dubbed “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times for helping leaders overcome frustrations with hybrid work and generative AI.

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 12:03
DEI RetreatsCorporate strategy shifts to evidence-based methods
Wed, 04/16/2025 - 00:03
Once hailed as both an ethical mandate and a strategic necessity after the upheaval of 2020, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives now face intense scrutiny and pushback. Major corporations—ranging from Walmart to Google—are quietly…
Generative AI Isn’t Intimidating When You Learn It This WayPeer mentoring accelerates learning and strengthens work relationships
Tue, 04/08/2025 - 12:03
One transformative strategy that can revolutionize how organizations embrace generative AI  is peer mentoring. By leveraging the power of personal connections and shared expertise, peer mentoring accelerates learning, fosters collaboration, and…
In the Age of AI, Idea Curation Will Eclipse CreationDiscerning the best concepts, refining them, and promoting them effectively
Thu, 03/20/2025 - 12:03
In the current professional landscape, idea generation is revered as a hallmark of creativity and innovation. Organizations celebrate those who can generate new and groundbreaking concepts, often overlooking the subtler art of idea curation.…
Leverage Gen AI Pioneers and Transform Your Company’s Learning and DevelopmentEarly adopters can help lead the way
Tue, 03/11/2025 - 12:03
The transformative potential of generative AI in learning and development (L&D) is a topic of growing interest among business leaders. And if you think your workers aren’t using gen AI, you might be seriously off-base. According to a global…
RTO Mandates Catalyze Brain Drain in Top FirmsNew research on turnover rates
Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:03
New research provides a compelling analysis of the repercussions of return-to-office (RTO) policies on employee turnover, hiring, and the overall talent pool within major corporations. Using data from more than 3 million LinkedIn profiles, Mark Ma,…
The Cure for Constant Remote Work RequestsAddressing employee concerns effectively
Mon, 02/24/2025 - 12:03
You open your email and your stress level spikes: It’s another request titled “Can I work from home tomorrow?” It’s one of several you received in the last month—a relentless march of requests for remote work that ask for one-off exceptions to your…
Hybrid and Remote Team ManagementRevising performance evaluations
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 00:03
The pandemic forced leaders to reconcile with the need for effective hybrid and remote team management strategies, including performance evaluations. Research has shown the benefits of moving away from large-scale quarterly or annual performance…
The Unseen Victims of RTO PoliciesThe future of work isn’t just about where we work, but how we work together
Tue, 01/21/2025 - 00:03
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the momentum toward policies mandating a return to the office (RTO) is gaining traction. However, this shift risks overlooking critical segments of the workforce, particularly older employees, individuals…
Resetting the Culture Code for the Post-Pandemic OfficeReminders, techniques, and what else you should do
Thu, 01/09/2025 - 12:03
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, a subtle yet profound shift is taking place in office dynamics, particularly as we welcome back teams that have been dispersed by the necessity of remote work. Managers find themselves at the helm…
Leading the Generative AI Transition Beyond Cognitive BiasesFostering a culture of innovation and adaptability
Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:03
Generative AI is revolutionizing industries, from drafting legal contracts to crafting personalized marketing campaigns with unmatched speed and precision. Yet this transformative power comes with challenges: fears of job loss, concerns about…