I am a big believer of the importance of learning for leaders (and human beings for that matter!). And while the list of topics that we need to be learning about is a long one, today I am talking about one of the most important ones: Human behavior. As a leader, it’s absolutely essential that
Sharing knowledge among your remote team is an essential technique to implement as a manager. There are a number of technology tools that you can use, such as SharePoint, that allow team members to upload important information (and ultimately, sharing knowledge) to the rest of your team. Learn other tips and techniques that you can use
It’s nearly impossible to get through life without having a complaint or two (or three…) about something! But as leaders, it’s really important to understand how complaining is a trap and how we can avoid this for ourselves and our team to realize greater success overall. Here’s what I mean… Tweet it out: Complaining is
Voting in virtual meetings by using meeting tools (like as Skype or WebEx) is a great way to not only grab your team’s thoughts but also to be able to make sure your remote team is participation. Leading a remote team can be difficult, and you have unique challenges that other leaders may not face. Learn more
As a facilitator that frequently works with remote teams, I heard an attendee make a comment concerning the usage webcams at work that made me cringe. “They only want us to use webcams so they can make sure we’re working.” I wanted to cry. Two things make this tragic: First, that someone would believe the
First, a couple of caveats . . . When I say PowerPoint, I’m speaking generally – think Keynote and Prezi and whatever other similar tool you might use. I’m qualified to talk about this because I have been teaching and coaching presentation skills and trainers for over 25 years – before PowerPoint was even released
We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s not what you said, it’s how you said it.” The same can be said for email, especially in your organization –the tone in emails can greatly impact your remote team’s mood, morale and culture . In this video, Wayne Turmel talks about how your tone in email can affect the
Sometimes unexpected events occur, difficult decisions are made, and external events cloud the future. It is the leaders job to navigate in these waters and communicate about these events and outcomes; even if the message is unpleasant and uncomfortable. This may happen in the form of a conversation needed with one person or with an
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