M106: Managing Teams Remotely (FOS: HR)
Monday, July 19, 2021: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Description
According to GAO, federal employees working from home have been more productive than they were in the office. A Gartner report found that 74% of CFOs recognized that telecommuting would become permanent after the pandemic. This session will examine remote working environments and explore ways for managers to continue to lead their teams.
Key Take-aways
Key Takeaways:
-Constant communication is vital to overcome the barrier of not working in person.
Remote work teams should benchmark performance with “goals for the day” and “goals for the week.”
-Meeting organizers should be aware of the attendees' workload before structuring and preparing for meetings. For example, agendas and read-ahead materials are often essential to achieving the meeting goals and objectives.
-Managers should be mindful of messaging. For example, written feedback can be misconstrued and taken badly because the physical expressions, body language, and voice intonations are not conveyed in an email.
-Key challenges for working remotely include increased cybersecurity risks, contingency planning for disruptions in connectivity, and fewer networking and career opportunities.
-Managers should be aware of the work-life balance of their teams.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the current state, trends, benefits and challenges of working remotely. |
- Obtain insights from managers on successfully leading remote teams. |
- Implement applicable techniques to increase efficiency in your remote team of employees. |
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