Description
One of the greatest challenges as a leader is successfully managing a team that’s not physically together. If you work with a blended (or hybrid) team, with some team members working remotely and some in a physical office space, you need to know how to overcome the challenges that come with communication, productivity and working in a cohesive way. Avoiding an ‘us vs them’ culture and the conflict that comes with it is key.
We’ll show you the micro-skills to adopt to successfully lead and communicate with your team to work cohesively and achieve their goals – no matter where they are located.
What you’ll learn:
- Gain clarity in terms of how the team will operate on a functional level, including use of technology and other logistical considerations.
- Establish a set of workable ground rules that includes guiding principles in terms of how the team operates on a daily basis.
- Determine from the outset what the communication parameters are and how everyone will keep informed.
- Prepare for tough conversations to ensure that performance issues are immediately addressed.
- Set an operating rhythm that is workable for the team so that people remain in flow and there isn’t unnecessary stress.
Table of Contents
- The challenges of leading a blended team
- About the strategies
- #1: Avoid bias towards physically present team members
- #2: Build team trust
- #3: Continue to provide feedback
- #4: Set team ground rules
- #5: Be a supportive coach
- Inspirational story - Captain Sully Sullenberger
What you'll learn
- Gain clarity in terms of how the team will operate on a functional level, including use of technology and other logistical considerations.
- Establish a set of workable ground rules that includes guiding principles in terms of how the team operates on a daily basis.
- Determine from the outset what the communication parameters are and how everyone will keep informed.
- Prepare for tough conversations to ensure that performance issues are immediately addressed.
- Set an operating rhythm that is workable for the team so that people remain in flow and there isn’t unnecessary stress.
Play4Business
Play4Business offers innovative Professional Development and Leadership training using gamification and experiential learning. Their courses cover Teamwork, Communication Skills, and Organizational Change, making learning engaging and memorable. The training is designed to improve workplace performance while fostering collaboration. Play4Business emphasizes interactive and scenario-based learning for lasting impact. Companies use these resources to build stronger workplace culture and more effective teams.
