By Wayne Turmel The good news about today’s 24/7 workplace is that it gives us the freedom to get work done nearly anywhere at any time. The bad news is that can quickly become everywhere, all the time. How can we be sure that we’re being responsive (and responsible) without becoming a slave to communication?
By Wayne Turmel When people are new to leading remote teams, the most frequently asked question we get is, “How do you know they’re really working?” It seems like a reasonable question at first; after all, that’s why you’re paying them, and you want to be sure the goals are being met and tasks achieved
What’s the difference between over-communicating with your remote team, and micromanaging? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, offers feedback and tips for knowing when and how often to communicate with team members who work outside the office. http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/f7k6q3qqn0?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Now, we’d love to hear from you! How much do you communicate with your
by Wayne Turmel I don’t have to break out the latest Gallup poll or some other survey to convince you that meetings, at least most of them, can be a giant waste of time. Whether it’s lack of preparation, unruly participants or some other issue, most meetings fall short. For leaders of virtual employees, the
By Wayne Turmel All managers—heck all people—are worried about making the best use of their time. We try to save minutes here and there, hoping it will result in higher productivity and eventually, less stress. One of the ways we do this is to be very intentional about not wasting time on meetings with anything
Email is great, but sometimes a phone call is … called for. Being mindful and determining which communication tools to use in specific situations is a critical part of any manager’s job. In this video, we’ll share four questions that you can ask to help you make that decision. http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/fxd7u7v7uf?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 One time when using email is
By Wayne Turmel If you’re new to leadership or have been leading in a traditional team (everyone more-or-less in one place at one time), managing a team with remote members, even if it’s only people who telework a couple of days a week, can seem like an entirely new challenge. While parts of the job
If you run a team with at least one remote employee, you manage a hybrid team, and that mix of on-site and remote employees can bring about challenges, specifically when it comes to delegation. Serious resentment can brew because of how you choose to delegate, with some employees feeling overlooked and others feeling overwhelmed. One
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