Blanchard's Leading Virtuallyâ„¢
Virtual leaders who practice being attentive and mindful—fostering community and accelerating performance and development—will see higher satisfaction, engagement, and productivity in their people who work remotely.
Great Leaders Can Build Strong Connections Remotely
Today’s workforce is increasingly working from home and other remote locations, with teams spread across countries and time zones. Managers struggle to connect with their people through time lags and technology interfaces. It’s the new normal, and it comes with a new set of benefits and challenges. Managing in this environment is tricky. It can be difficult to understand what’s really going on, and even harder to build rapport and trust over long distances. But with the right skillset, managers can increase the effectiveness and productivity of their remote staff.
Remote workers are on average 20% MORE PRODUCTIVE and are HALF AS LIKELY TO SEEK OTHER JOBS as those who work in a traditional setting.
Boost Connection With Leader
Through more intentional and structured communication, strong virtual leaders can boost their connections with their people
Increase Autonomy & Empowerment
Effective virtual leaders increase resourcefulness and autonomy of their direct reports, so they consistently meet goals and deliver results
Improve Employee Engagement
Remote leaders connect team members to the larger organization by actively facilitating collaboration, creating team culture, and building community