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10 Essential Leadership Skills For The Modern Workplace

Allwork

How can you fairly manage a team when four of them are next to you in the office and seven others are scattered across time zones? These are tough questions for any manager, and they require modern leadership strategies that move beyond traditional training. Which leadership skills are most effective in remote or hybrid teams?

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Mastering The Art Of Distributed Leadership: Lessons From Atlassian’s “Team Anywhere” Program

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The most critical factors as companies navigate the future of distributed work will be training leaders to effectively guide distributed teams, intentionally designing opportunities for relationship development and mentorship, and providing the tools to coordinate work and access information seamlessly from anywhere.

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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

Allwork

Organizations that started with a strong foundation in virtual collaboration are naturally better equipped for long-term remote and hybrid work. Invest in Onboarding and Mentorship To successfully onboard new hires in a remote setting, training and support must be structured and proactive.

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Virtues of going Virtual: Working whilst on holiday

Practically Perfect PA

Depending on where you are in the world, working on different time zones to your clients can be tricky but with plenty of planning and preparation in the lead up to your trip, your service needn’t be compromised. This may sound obvious but check time zones before you go to ensure you operate as you would from home.

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Is a post-COVID remote work policy right for you?

BMT Office Administration

Employers switching to a fully remote staffing model can save on costs related to office space, in-office perks, equipment, and even salaries. Hybrid policies can also help you onboard and train employees more effectively. Thus, allowing them to work remotely can improve employee satisfaction and retention. Hybrid work model.

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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

The vast majority of workers report that they are equipped with landline telephones (86 percent) and desktop computers (80 percent). That will differ quite dramatically from what you need for a training session, interacting with a client or supplier, or for a videoconference with a colleague based on the other side of the globe.

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Travel Itineraries

Practically Perfect PA

Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone.

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