If you lead a remote project team, you probably worry that people aren’t feeling connected to the rest of the team. This is difficult enough when team members rely on each other for help, resources, and joint efforts. For many of us, the problem is made more complicated by the fact that some of these
At BlueSky, we have been managing remote teams for the last 15 years. Over that time, we have observed that there are certainly challenges when managing teams operating in different regions. However, with advancements in technology, it’s now easier than ever to overcome these obstacles. Making the most of technology has helped us reap the
There have been a number of stories in the news about workplace bullying. Most of them revolve around incidents of physical intimidation and threats. So, working from home seems like a good answer to the problem. But a recent conversation with someone brought something else to light: Can you be the victim of workplace bullying
During a class the other day, one of our participants said he was thinking of leaving his employer. This was a surprise because it’s a good company that just started letting people work from home and they were bragging about how it’s increased employee satisfaction. So why was this employee so angry he’d leave a
I don’t know if you’ve thought about this, but when the Zombie Apocalypse hits, PowerPoint will be pretty much useless. Okay, maybe you haven’t thought about it. I know I didn’t until a recent speaking experience made me think about how we use PowerPoint, particularly in remote presentations, webinars and the like. Last month, I
One of the most important things leaders can do is coach effectively. And leadership is leadership, whether you’re in the same place or not. So, it makes sense that remote coaching is one of the most critical jobs we have. It’s also one of the hardest parts of being a Long-Distance Leader. Our survey (you’re
We spend a lot of time worrying about whether people who have always worked in an office can suddenly be successful when working remotely. Lately, I’ve been trying to flip that question around. Can people who’ve worked from home easily and happily go back to working in a traditional office environment? This is not a
Having the right technology is one thing. Getting your remote team to use it consistently and correctly is quite another. All that investment into the latest and greatest software won’t yield any results if everyone isn’t on board. With that in mind, here are some ideas on how you can encourage the use of communication
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