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In this 13 min video segment from a recent Virtual Leadership Network Leader Forum, Co-Founder Dave Town, shares insightful research on maintaining the human connection in remote working virtual and hybrid teams.
If someone asked you to rate from 1-10 how aligned your team is what might you say? If you are like most business leaders, you likely would reply with a relatively high rating and trust that the priorities of your team members mirror your own. The truth is that our optimistic assumptions regarding alignment often […]
It has been one year since many leaders were forced to shift to frequent use of virtual platforms for meetings. It is likely that everyone has at one point this year felt “zoomed out”. Perhaps we have facilitated meetings that made us wonder if attendees were actively paying attention behind their screen or simply scrolling […]
The better a team communicates, the more effectively it can operate and maximize results. This is especially true for remote teams that do not have the ability to communicate in person. There are key adjustments that should be made when managing a team remotely to keep an optimal level of communication. This blog will explore […]
Stress is something we have all experienced in varying degrees and forms. It can manifest itself as a feeling/emotion or as physical tension in our body. It may be triggered by an event at work or simply a thought that leaves you feeling nervous for the rest of the afternoon. Stress can be positive in short […]
Building healthy and productive relationships with co-workers is an essential aspect of managing employee performance. Nurturing a better professional relationship will make it easier to manage people remotely and achieve desired outcomes. The landscape of developing these relationships has changed as more employees continue to work remotely. In this blog we will discuss the key […]
Setting proper expectations for employees working remotely is critical to managing performance. One of the most well-known methods used today is the setting of SMART goals. While this framework can be helpful, there is a more comprehensive model better suited for managing a remote team. This preferred model for setting expectations is outlined using what […]
This blog is a continuation of the topic of “Managing Employee Performance Remotely”. This blog will explore the question of “who owns the management of employee performance” in an organization. It will also explore how this drives the mindset required to be more effective at the management of employee performance in today’s “new normal”. Ownership […]
This blog is the first in a series focusing on the topic of “Managing Employee Performance Remotely”. This is a hot topic with many organizations because, for many organizations, the process often creates more problems than it solves. Additionally, there are unique challenges to managing employee performance while they work remotely from home. Research indicates […]
In October of 2020, the Founders of Virtual Leadership Matters Inc. were interviewed by Canadian SME Magazine. The interview provides the back story behind our passion for the mission at Virtual Leadership Matters Inc. and answers some key questions on the glaring differences between Virtual Leadership and Face-to-Face, In-person Leadership. Have a look to find […]