How can we maintain a sense of team and actually become stronger when we are working remotely?
Leading through situations you have never faced before; we are in awe of your strength and adaptability. As a thought partner to you, we are here to keep you reflecting, learning and inspired. Our outstanding team has shared some of their Tips for the Times. Look for a new question each week in this series. How would you answer this question? Call or write back; we love hearing your stories.
How can we maintain a sense of team and actually become stronger when we are working remotely?
“Reduce employee concerns and confusion by sharing information with empathy and optimism. Shift your leadership style to suit the current situation and rely on leadership characteristics like collaboration, empowerment, trust, adaptability and compassion to guide your communication.” Teresa McCarthy
“Use this opportunity to reach out, be curious and show empathy by asking your employees and peers how they are managing; what their challenges are and how you can support them. Listen to their story and seek to understand how they are experiencing these changes.” Danya Norton
“There is a variety of options for two-way communication such as daily check-ins, good morning texts (‘walking the virtual floor’), weekly all company huddles, all-team video conference calls, sharing non-strategic experiences, and weekly 1:1’s via phone/video.” Steve Axel
“Acknowledging the good in our lives is always helpful but this is especially true in times of crisis and uncertainty. Help the team establish a tone of gratitude by regularly looking at the positives at the end of a weekly meeting.” Lisa Tesvich
