You have always done well to manage your team’s workload, resolve challenges and maintain morale. That is, when you were in the office. But now you’re not. Nor are your team members.
These are uncharted waters for everyone and that may be causing as much angst as disruption to productivity. Here are four tips to help you navigate business operations in the remote world.
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Set expectations — and the tone — right out of the gate.
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Connect and communicate frequently.
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Identify personal differences and respect them.
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Encourage innovation.
Yes, we’ve all heard the proverb, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Perhaps the company has a challenge to solve, whether it existed before the need to work remotely or is in part because of it. Now is the time to rally all your employees to think like an entrepreneur. It’s also an opportunity to build culture. Create a challenge and a reward for the best idea — and there are no bad ideas!
When you look for innovation around every corner, you’re more likely to find it. And when you allow staff to have a voice in the business, you drive a sense of personal investment and loyalty. Who knows what hidden value will be found in the minds of your virtually connected team.
Is your business navigating uncharted waters? If it’s related to brand communications, we’ve been there and are happy to share our perspective. Let’s talk — remotely, of course.
