How to lead hybrid teams of employees and independent consultants

How to lead hybrid teams of employees and independent consultants

After 25 years helping companies build teams, I’ve seen white-collar work evolve through tech booms, market crashes, and management fads. But today’s shift is more foundational: hybrid teams—made up of both full-time employees and independent consultants—are becoming the new norm. That shift isn’t just changing how we hire. It’s redefining how we lead. This transformation isn’t loud. There’s no single event driving it. Instead, we’re seeing the …