Leading Remote & Diverse Team
About the EVENT
1. What are your experiences of managing a 'remote' team - and what do you consider are the positives and negatives of 'remote teams'?
The world is facing unprecedented economic challenges amid the ongoing corona virus pandemic. Many employers have begun instituting 'work from home' or flexible hours policies to refine the business strategies of their enterprises. As a result, more and more people are finding themselves working in isolation from their colleagues - and perhaps more importantly, from their managers.
To be fair, this is not a new phenomenon - indeed, the composition of teams in numerous industry sectors has been changing for many years due to the impacts of globalisation in the business world. So that nowadays, it is almost unheard of for companies to have 'localised' teams - and team members are instead located in countless countries, with different time-zones, nationalities, cultures and languages. However, the advent of the corona virus has greatly accelerated the need for people to work 'remotely' and yet still function effectively both individually, and as part of a team. This development has brought with it new and greater challenges for managers. In addition, it seems very likely that this approach is here to stay - and will become the 'new normal' once the effects of the pandemic have receded.
To be fair, this is not a new phenomenon - indeed, the composition of teams in numerous industry sectors has been changing for many years due to the impacts of globalisation in the business world. So that nowadays, it is almost unheard of for companies to have 'localised' teams - and team members are instead located in countless countries, with different time-zones, nationalities, cultures and languages. However, the advent of the corona virus has greatly accelerated the need for people to work 'remotely' and yet still function effectively both individually, and as part of a team. This development has brought with it new and greater challenges for managers. In addition, it seems very likely that this approach is here to stay - and will become the 'new normal' once the effects of the pandemic have receded.
"Virtual" teams are no different to Normal teams!
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but distance doesn’t change the fundamental structure and operation of a team. A global virtual team is [still] first and foremost a team — just because yours is distributed across one or many countries, doesn't mean you should discard existing practices about how the most effective teams operate.
In this Webinar, we will introduce you
In this Webinar, we will introduce you
- How to build better relationships across culturally-diverse remote teams
- Strategic "Remote Team" Framwork to assess and improve your team dynamics and processes
- Tips and hints to effectively manage remote and diverse team in New Normal in order to create greater collaboration and inclusivenss between team members
Reflective Questions before you join our Webinar:-
1. What are your experiences of managing a 'remote' team - and what do you consider are the positives and negatives of 'remote teams'?
2. What do you think are the THREE main challenges of leading a team and people remotely?
3. What actions could you take to overcome these challenges?
Event Details
15:30-16:30
Language: ENGLISH
FREE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM
FRI, JUN 19, 202015:30-16:30
Language: ENGLISH
Our Speakers
Laurie P. Smith
Laurie is a leading and extremely experienced program designer, facilitator and coach who has trained people from a wide range of organizations across Asia. With a proven reputation and expertise in applying the very latest and most relevant approaches to Communication, Behaviour and Performance - Laurie works with high potential talent, C-Suites and Leaders. Laurie’s mission is to help business professionals maximize their potential and build competencies in-line with their personal and organizational objectives
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