FLR | 13 Tips For Leading and Managing Remote Teams | Friday Leadership Report
Happy Friday,
This past week, we were working with a new Corporate Partner. Our meeting was on Zoom & we had an unexpected guest.
Her cat.
At first, you could tell she was slightly embarrassed, but then as we all chuckled & shared our “policy” around 4-legged unexpected guests, you needed to introduce them.
I find that interesting as, ironically, working remotely, in many ways, can make for a greater sense of connecting with people. In the office, while you get to know people, it is usually that picture on their desk where you have a sense of the other dimensions of people’s lives.
Many organizations have been continually challenged with developing a deeper sense of motivation & culture over this pandemic year.
During the pandemic, we spend most of our time virtually in our colleague’s homes – I know in our team, we have taken the time to get to know all of our pets, plants, art, etc.
People are engaged when they are known – when they are seen, where they are heard.
Remember, the human.
Alan.
