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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills. However, employees may struggle to prioritize tasks and allocate their time efficiently. These benefits include increased flexibility, access to a broader talent pool, reduced commuting, and potential physical office cost savings.

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Common New Manager Challenges to Prepare For

LSA Global

Instead, identify the critical three to five scenarios and skills that will have the greatest impact on your new manager, their boss, and their team in a way that aligns with the organization’s strategic priorities and talent management plans. Then invest the time and resources to train, coach, and reinforce them.

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Transforming from a Good to Great Coach

Rick Conlow

Resistance to Change: Both managers and employees may resist coaching if they perceive it as a critique of their performance or a threat to their autonomy. Managers tend to avoid coaching conversations to avoid conflict or discomfort or dealing with poor performance. Encourage self-discovery of strengths and talents.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

It’s also important to set the stage for a “constructive conversation,” says Fernández-Aráoz. If Richard was hired, he was going to work remotely at least part of the time, and several team members wanted to learn more about Richard’s time management and organizational skills.