{"id":23726,"date":"2020-04-16T03:10:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T09:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/corevalues.com\/?p=23726"},"modified":"2020-04-16T03:10:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T09:10:36","slug":"transitioning-to-remote-work-in-a-snap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corevalues.com\/dev\/2020\/04\/16\/transitioning-to-remote-work-in-a-snap\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning to Remote Work In A Snap!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>\u201cRemote work\u201d and \u201cwork from home\u201d have become bigger buzzwords since the COVID-19 pandemic. But remote work isn\u2019t a new concept. \u00a0Before the Industrial Revolution, everyone worked from the comforts of their houses.\u00a0 Skilled potters, blacksmiths, carpenters, and leather workers would set up shop right by their doorstep.<\/p>\n

When the Industrial Revolution arrived, machines and large-scale productions required workers to perform tasks on-site.\u00a0 Eventually, people began commuting to workspaces. Fast forward to post WW2, advancement in computers and digital technology paved the way for remote workers as we know it.\u00a0 Personal computers shrank in size and price.\u00a0 When the internet and WiFi found its way into homes, it redefined remote work even more.<\/p>\n

Working away from the office space is no longer confined to sitting eight hours in front of your laptop at home.\u00a0 It also means being able to access work whilst traveling the world (as with digital nomads), or via smartphone on a secluded beach. Virtual workers can work all hours of the day, anywhere in the world thanks to the internet.<\/p>\n

3 Tips for Team Leaders and Team Members Now Faced With Remote Work<\/h3>\n

Working remotely is second nature\u2026 IF your work requires you to do so all the time.\u00a0 Having to transition to remote work in a snap can feel unnerving even for the tech-savvy!\u00a0 The change is unsettling, to say the least.\u00a0 If you find yourself having to switch gears while waiting out a lockdown, here are a few tips from remote team veterans for both leaders and team members.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Remote Work Tip #1:\u00a0 Don\u2019t expect the arrangement to feel \u201cnormal\u201d.<\/h4>\n

Your environment has shifted.\u00a0 Be comforted knowing that no one has anticipated this sudden shift to working from home.\u00a0 This means that managers can\u2019t expect the same type of engagement. \u00a0Team members, on the other hand, can\u2019t expect their team leaders to know how to manage remotely either.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t as easy as we all think. Sure. Productivity apps. No big deal, right?\u00a0 Wrong.\u00a0 It takes a while to get used to a remote working arrangement because the level of communication takes on a different nature.\u00a0 For starters, team leaders may need to have regular checkpoints (as you would in an office setup) more frequently.\u00a0 Managers would have to give very detailed instructions to give employees the support they need.\u00a0 Further, the working hours may not be the same.\u00a0 Your 9 to 5 may morph into an 11 to 9 with no breaks in between.<\/p>\n

Remote Work Tip #2:\u00a0 Get creative with brainstorming.<\/h4>\n

How do you do whiteboard sessions without a whiteboard?\u00a0 Will it feel the same via video conferencing?<\/p>\n

While online whiteboards<\/a> such as Miro, Sketchboard, Conceptboard<\/em>, and Explain Everything<\/em> get the job done, nothing beats face-to-face brainstorming sessions. To make up for the change, brainstorm alone or in smaller groups. Then go for the bigger session later.<\/p>\n

Invite everyone in the team to participate. Tackle one issue at a time. To keep everyone on track, keep an image, chart or graphic for easier reference and focus.<\/p>\n

Remote Work Tip #3:\u00a0 Simulate your office culture as much as you can.<\/h4>\n

The biggest concern \u201cnewly locked down and working from home\u201d employees have is how to keep the vibe.\u00a0 How do you keep building morale and engagement? How do you keep feelings of isolation at bay?<\/p>\n

The office can be a fun place.\u00a0 You spent a large chunk of your waking hours in this community. Thus, the physical act of going to work gives you a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n

A good solution is setting aside time and space for socialization \u2013 the social equivalent of quick conversations by the coffeemaker.\u00a0 Set aside a chat room and a time for lighthearted chitchat.\u00a0 Some teams schedule a movie day where everyone gets to stream the same move and chat about it. The key is to find remote ways and means to recreate the office vibe.<\/p>\n

Now that you are faced with remote work, our plan is to provide a series of tips and strategies.\u00a0 In our next blog we discuss, how to keep work sacred when working from home.<\/p>\n

Care for some additional Remote Work Tips and Strategies?<\/h4>\n

The following resources are available to add to this conversation:<\/p>\n

How to Implement Social Distancing Strategies While Running Your Small Business<\/a><\/p>\n

Group Norm Facilitation for Remote Teams – New Virtual Workshop for leaders and team members. Contact TIGERS Success Series for more information.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

TIGERS Micro-Training Platform for teams and leaders<\/a><\/p>\n

Copyright TIGERS Success Series, Inc. by Dianne Crampton<\/p>\n

\"ProjectAbout TIGERS Success Series, Inc.<\/h4>\n

Why guess what is needed for workforce development when it is completely unnecessary? Our mission is to lift up the world one team at a time.We accomplish this with a researched and validated comprehensive, robust system for improving both your work environment and profitability. And we make these tools available for both internal and external workforce development consultants.<\/p>\n

We specialize in developing high performance work cultures and partner with you in your success. Scaled to grow with you, our proprietary Team Behavior Profile,<\/a>\u00a0consulting and group facilitation services,\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0online TIGERS micro training packages<\/a> are based on the six principles we have found that convert adequate organizations to truly exceptional ones. Invite us to present at your next conference or association meeting.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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