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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

However, Amazon’s Mechanical Turk survey found that the average remote worker spent nine hours a week doing other tasks during work schedules besides working. Here are nine roadblocks that make it difficult for remote work to work for employees and managers. Time Mismanagement: Remote work requires effective time management skills.

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How to Eliminate the Whirlwind & Increase Productivity

Rick Conlow

One of the main employee frustrations described in engagement surveys is that managers do not know or recognize them for the hard work they do. See this brief training video: 5 Superstar Coaching Steps. If you do not have any idea what is keeping them busy, you cannot help them make the most of their time.

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Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Non-Technical Skills

LSA Global

While hard skills such as data mining rank consistently high, the greatest skill gaps are in the areas of leadership, communication, collaboration and time management. While hard skills such as data mining rank consistently high, the greatest skill gaps are in the areas of leadership, communication, collaboration and time management.

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How to Get Your Side Hustle Off the Ground

Harvard Business

Nearly 40% of Americans now have a “side hustle” or outside source of income beyond their day job, according to one recent survey , and many more are at least contemplating the possibility. Many professionals who are interested in developing a side income stream find themselves procrastinating. Time management issues.

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Why Career Conversations Are a Must for New Managers

LSA Global

New manager training focuses primarily on helping new managers navigate their own careers successfully. But we maintain that it is critical that new managers also pay close and regular attention to the careers of their individual team members. We wondered if employee career development conversations should follow suit.

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Transforming from a Good to Great Coach

Rick Conlow

13 Reasons Managers Fail at Coaching Check out these thirteen reasons managers may struggle or fail at coaching: Lack of Training and Skill: Corporations promote managers based on their technical expertise or job performance but may not receive proper training in coaching skills.

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Health Care Providers Can Use Design Thinking to Improve Patient Experiences

Harvard Business

Design thinking has already taken hold in health care, leading to the development of new products and the improved design of spaces. The team would use qualitative research methods, such as surveys, focus groups, and observations, to better understand people’s experiences.