Video conferencing just isn’t the same as being there. It’s easier to put on a happy face and pretend to be OK when things are just off. Leaders and managers must be extra vigilant with remote team members to discover burnout and head off the effects. It’s too easy to lose remote people to other opportunities when they feel like they’re not effective. What is … [Read more...]
Building a Culture of Trust
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Kevin and Wayne spend an entire chapter (chapter 11 if you want to reference) in The Long-Distance Leader talking about the importance of trust with remote teams and unpacking their model (see below). Trust is one of those "squishy" concepts, however, that can make some leaders uneasy. While it's usually pretty apparent when … [Read more...]
What Does Engagement Look Like?
Engagement is one of the topics remote leaders lose the most sleep over. In a recent poll, we learned that “keeping the team engaged” is more of a concern for leaders than team communication, measuring performance or making sure people are working when they say they are. So, there's no doubt today's question is one that's on the mind of every Long-Distance Leader, but a … [Read more...]
Create a Chain of Connection for Project Team Contractors
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 folks are contractors, and don’t technically work for you or your company. … [Read more...]
Top 6 Ways to Motivate Your Remote Team
by Vaishali Badgujar Creating an outstanding remote team can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your job. Communication is a pivotal in a dream team, and if done correctly, it can produce stellar results. Unlike traditional workplaces however, there’s no after work happy hour to build bonds. Between mostly online interaction and flexible work hours, teamwork has a … [Read more...]