You've heard of the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back"? Wayne shares a true story about how one little tech item was the "last straw" for one remote worker and how remote leaders can proactively make sure little things don't add up to big problems. https://youtu.be/MhMkxItmj58?rel=0&showinfo=0 … [Read more...]
A Solution to Hybrid Meeting Chaos
You’ve felt the pain of hybrid meetings: the people who can’t hear what’s going on, the remote team members who can’t get a word in edgewise, the people in the room who get side tracked by birthday cake and the meeting runs long. What’s a leader to do? For years we’ve been suggesting a solution that people have resisted. Lately, though, a number of our clients are coming to us … [Read more...]
Tis the Season for Including Everyone
It’s that time of year, where people are breaking out their ugly sweaters, packing the calories onto paper plates under plastic wrap for sharing, and scrambling for babysitters so they can attend the Holiday/Christmas/End of Year/Whatever party. But what about those team members who aren’t able to attend these events because they work remotely? You could be adding to their … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs and Online Presentations
Wayne learned a valuable lesson about presentation skills in the 3rd grade that might make you rethink your attitude about online presentations. https://youtu.be/9gLx_t_eYRs?rel=0&showinfo=0 If you want to get serious about improving your online presentation skills, this course can help. It's also available for organizations that would like to train their leadership. … [Read more...]
Webcams: Science Fiction or Horror Story?
Depending on how you look at it, webcams are either a great invention rivaling anything Star Trek ever imagined, or they're a bigger nightmare than anything that ever came from the mind of Stephen King. Which is your viewpoint? https://youtu.be/1HjD4NlTt0A?rel=0&showinfo=0 … [Read more...]