Tell a group of employees you want more face time and prepare for sighs and eye rolls. Many see face time as a necessary evil because it can feel like time wasted, where they have to show up and be seen for political reasons, not to get meaningful work done in the most expeditious way.
Face-to-Face Time with Your Employees Still Matters
Four strategies to help leaders get creative about maintaining their visibility — without resorting to a “butts-in-seats” approach.
May 08, 2023
Summary.
With 2023’s economic turmoil and a remote/hybrid workforce, it’s important for leaders to be in front of their teams — and in person — as much as possible. This doesn’t mean rescinding virtual arrangements — all indications are that they’re here to stay as a preferred normal. Rather, for leaders, it means being creative and intentional to make sure you’re seen when it matters, rather than promoting a general “butts-in-seats” approach. This matters as much for the CEO as a first-time manager. The author presents four visibility strategies for leaders of hybrid or fully remote teams.
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