This blog post can serve as a reference when you are having the ROWE conversation. Being able to clarify what ROWE really means may not always result in agreement, but adaptive change is about understanding where each person is at with their own beliefs.
Flexibility
ROWE is not a flex-work program
ROWE is grounded in trust and focused on achieving results
ROWE means people can work any way they like as long as the work gets done
ROWE is performance-based not presence-based
Relationships
ROWE is 100% autonomy + 100% accountability
ROWE sets the standard for clear communication and meaningful collaboration (nothing is forced)
ROWE is people being where they need to be, when they need to be in order to achieve results
ROWE gives people the freedom to engage with co-workers as often as needed to ensure understanding, timeliness, and focus on results
Remote Work
ROWE is NOT a remote-only work environment
ROWE is an objective focus on delivering results (how, where, when is not the focus)
ROWE is role specific, which means the work informs the decisions about when and where the work gets done