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The workforce has changed, and so have leaders

CLO Magazine

Given the high popularity of remote and hybrid work models, companies want to see their leaders “actually create a more inclusive environment within their micro-team.” Learning to lead online Like riding a bike or tying your shoes, knowing how to meet the demands of a virtual team is now an indispensable skill in people leaders.

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From surviving to thriving amid COVID-19: The importance of leading the self

CLO Magazine

Across every country and demographic, people are questioning what they want from careers, debating the challenges and benefits of working from home, and trying to find the best way to lead and engage virtual teams. Once employees feel safe and supported, managers need to make sure their teams achieve their goals.

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Personality style has impacts on how we cope with remote work

CLO Magazine

These findings have practical implications for the organizations, teams and the manager-direct report relationship. While many tried-and-true contemporary practices work well in the traditional in-person office environment, there are some adjustments and emphases that will help translate these to our current reality. Go lateral.

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Effective Leadership is Transformational

CLO Magazine

The key to successful one-on-one leadership is the ability to develop a trusting relationship with another person. If you know your strengths and weaknesses and are willing to be vulnerable, you most likely will be able to build trust between yourself and someone you lead — a must when working together. We live in teams.

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The power of preparation: Building learning teams that can weather any storm

CLO Magazine

Reflecting back now, I realize that we were able to press on in this way because of the steps we had taken to ensure our team could work well in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. As leaders, we can ask ourselves: How well do members of the team understand each person’s role, their strengths and their goals?

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GVTs — Necessary Evil or Strategic Tool?

CLO Magazine

Global virtual teams are a common reality for companies with global operations and partnerships. The three key practices identified are: building and sustaining trust, establishing role-based relationships, and embracing and navigating conflict. First, English is likely a second language for many team members.

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Manage Remotely With Coordination, Not Control

CLO Magazine

If a high-tech firm like Yahoo has to call people into the office and put a ban on telework, many surely thought, how is any organization going to succeed in such an environment? Virtual working can be successful as long as a firm’s management and leadership style is aligned with the right values.