The rise of virtual work environments has transformed the way we work, offering flexibility and opportunities for remote collaboration. However, it has also brought forth unique challenges, primarily related to communication and team cohesion. In this report, we’ll explore strategies for maintaining effective communication and team cohesion in a virtual environment, ensuring that teams can thrive regardless of physical distance.Embrace
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The Shift Away From Annual Performance Reviews
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, it’s become increasingly evident that a shift away from traditional annual performance reviews is not just a trend but a compassionate and intelligent response to the needs of today’s workforce. In this blog post, we’ll explore the transformation taking place as organizations transition from annual performance reviews to providing “in-the-moment” feedback that focuses…
Why Power Skills Are Rising to the Forefront of Leadership
There is no doubt that hard skills, which are practical or technical capabilities that a person can learn to boost their performance, are important in the workplace. For example, a leader might exhibit such hard skills as financial acumen and expertise in using certain computer programs. Too often, however, focusing on hard skills causes leaders to overlook the importance of power…
How to Identify and Develop High-Potential Employees
Great leaders understand that their ability to succeed and see the fruits of their efforts is dependent on the excellence of their team. There is no singular good-employee mold. Some individuals are high performers; some are ultra-reliable; and some have a high potential for growing beyond their current jobs, perhaps even for growing into leadership roles. When you can confidently…
Why Honest Leadership Matters Even More Today
Imagine that you have the choice to work for one of two bosses. The first is hard to read. She withholds information and prefers to avoid conflict rather than sharing hard truths. The second boss trusts her employees enough to be transparent with them. She faces challenges in an authentic and honest way. Which boss would you choose to work…
Set Up New Employees for Success With Creative Learning Opportunities
For too many employers, the task of hiring a new employee ends once they are on board and trained to perform their job duties. If you want to ensure success for your team, you will need to take steps beyond simply choosing qualified employees. Successful team leaders know that investing in their people is a critical element of a well-rounded…
How Power Skills Rise to the Top in Leadership
Not all important skills are easily measurable. Unlike technical skills or hard skills, power skills are usually not learned through formal education. They can be harder to identify and quantify. That’s because power skills, also known as soft skills, are personal qualities like emotional intelligence and the ability to work harmoniously with others. Power skills are instrumental in building strong relationships…
How Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Multi-Generational Employees
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is the idea that all people should be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or other legally protected factors. Leaders in today’s workforce have a responsibility to ensure that their organization follows a framework that incorporates DEI. Those who lead multi-generational teams may wonder, how DEI impacts employees…
How to Build a Leadership Team Willing to Bear the Burden
A great leader knows that they are only as effective as the team they lead. Your success as a leader hinges on your ability to inspire and guide your people. You need a leadership team that is willing to bear the burdens of the job. How can you build such a team?Share a VisionA visionary leader is one who can…
Why You Need to Get Rid of Productivity Paranoia
What a “normal” workplace looks like has shifted significantly in recent years. Thanks to a sharp rise in remote and hybrid workers, the concept of productivity has taken center stage. Leaders are becoming increasingly concerned that remote workers may be less productive than they would be if they were working from an in-person office. “Productivity paranoia,” a term coined by Microsoft…