Change is inevitable for remote teams. Teams that show the most adaptability and resilience in moments of change share one common quality: clear, consistent communication. Your challenge is to adapt to the evolving landscape of remote work, supporting your team as they adjust to necessary changes. It won’t always be easy. A McKinsey study has …
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Distractions are unavoidable for remote teams. 54% of respondents from Udemy’s Workplace Distraction Report acknowledge that distractions prevent them from performing to the best of their ability. An even higher number of employees – 70% of team members – believe proper training is key to blocking out distractions and staying focused. But distractions can be the …
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One of the most uncomfortable realities of remote work is the feeling of speaking to thin air. You send an email and then wonder, is there an echo in here? Two days pass and still no response. And you’re not sure why – is your team member off work and did they forget to put …
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Reliable, cohesive teams are built on trust and strong communication. Fast Company warns that uncertainty about accountability in remote work leads to two common problems: managers micromanaging and employees overworking to prove themselves. But through developing a strong team culture, both of these difficulties can be avoided. Let’s break down ways some ways trust and …
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2020 has been a lesson in how to build an effective remote team, and almost all industries have been impacted. Interestingly, Forbes predicted even before the pandemic: “Remote work is no longer a privilege. It’s become the standard operating mode…” Remote teams are the new normal, and as leaders, it helps to be ready for the …
Technology isn’t the only ingredient to a successful work from home team. Yes, it is hugely significant to the way you will communicate, share and collaborate with one another but there is obviously a human element in this equation. We’ve been through the different technological options, which are your tools for remote work but now …
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In New Zealand recently we were hit with a 7.8 earthquake that rocked Wellington city to such an extent that 11% of the buildings in the CBD were affected. Many of them closed for business. That left teams working from home or scrambling to find new locations to work. Teams weren’t prepared to be working …
Having difficult conversations is part and parcel of working in teams. Every difficult conversation is an opportunity to build a bridge to better teamwork. Difficult conversations require courage but they are so worth the effort. I want to share with you a few key strategies that make difficult conversations more effective. I didn’t say ‘easy’ …
Have you ever been in a meeting when one of your colleagues began to drift off course? Tangents in meetings can be amusing or annoying at best. They can also be incredibly serious. The usual advice for eliminating tangents goes like this: “articulate a goal, clarify the agenda and stay focused.” Certainly without doing these …
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