by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator The more things change, the more things stay the same. While technology changes rapidly and the work world becomes increasingly remote, the needs people have to be productive and successful team members have largely stayed the same. And even though project teams might be scattered across the globe, it’s
“Please.” “Thank you.” “Excuse me.” “I’m sorry.” Most of us were taught by our parents or other well-meaning adults to use those phrases liberally. Yet, says Keith Martino, author of Expect Leadership and head of CMI, a global consultancy that customizes leadership and sales development initiatives, “Simple as they sound, those phrases are often difficult for many
We hear a lot of complaining from people who work remotely that their boss doesn’t pay them enough attention, or that it’s hard to get on their calendar, or that they don’t get enough one-on-one time with their manager. Is it because the boss likes the other team members better? Do they just hate you
by Chuck Chapman We spend a lot of time here on RLI talking about the benefits of working remotely to both employees and employers. But what about those who do the hiring? What about those wonderful souls in Human Resources, the ones often playing “bridge-builder” to ensure both employee and employer are satisfied? If
As leaders, new or otherwise, we are having a lot of conversations and in these conversations, there are a lot of questions. And it’s easy to fall into the trap of answering and responding to every question that we get and yet sometimes, NOT giving the answer is the right response. Here’s what I mean.
by Kevin Eikenberry Remember the movie, Alien? The marketing tag line was, “In space, no one can hear you scream.” Well, the tagline for remote meetings might be, “On a conference call, no one can hear you check out.” Yes, all the names might be there on the screen as being present, but are they all
by Wayne Turmel Many people, when they think of “virtual” or “remote” project teams, immediately think of people scattered all over the globe. That’s actually a small percentage of the remote population, but it certainly has its own unique challenges. I spoke to one project manager who is getting ready to lead her first international
You may be outstanding at managing, inspiring and coaching employees. You were born to lead, and yet, when you speak in front of a group or give a presentation, you struggle. The fear of crashing and burning often throws you completely off your game. Presenting in some form, whether it is offering training, making a
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Working remotely can definitely be less stressful than working at a traditional office or job site. The morning commute is much easier, save for those times when there’s a traffic jam by the refrigerator when you’re getting the creamer for your coffee. You save money on “work clothes”
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator The project manager’s task is difficult. They’re responsible for seeing a project through to its successful completion, managing costs, materials and a host of logistical issues. But they also have to manage teams of people, over whom (most of the time) they have little or no executive authority. That’s
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