Just like at many other companies and institutions, working remotely has become second nature to the Bundesbank’s employees. 1/3  BIS central bankers' speeches  Part of the reason it works so well is that our staff have forged close personal bonds with each other in the past. They can now draw on the networks they have established.
But networks are like plants in the desert. If they are strong, they can go a long time without water. They can’t survive without it altogether, though. Networks need personal contact like plants need water. And an oasis can only flourish where there is a continuous supply of water.