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2024年9月25日
You're leading a remote team through change. How can you ensure they understand and buy-in?
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To lead a remote team through change effectively, transparency and support are key. Here’s how to garner understanding and buy-in:
- Communicate the 'why' behind changes clearly and frequently to build trust.
- Involve team members in the change process, allowing for input and feedback.
- Provide training and resources to ease the transition and empower your team.
How do you encourage buy-in when leading remote teams?
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Leading a remote team through change—because nothing says "team bonding" like Teams glitches and endless emails. To get their understanding and buy-in, start by hosting the world's most exciting virtual PowerPoint party, where each slide gets less relevant, but hey, at least they’ll stay awake wondering what’s coming next. For added flair, use metaphors involving ships in storms, or literally just send them a life raft emoji. And when you ask for feedback, be sure to decipher vague responses like "sounds good" or "let’s touch base," which are clearly cries for emotional support. Simple!
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In my opinion, leading a remote team through change requires clear, consistent communication and a strong sense of community. To ensure they understand and buy-in, it's crucial to articulate the vision and rationale behind the change in a way that resonates with the team's values and goals. Regular virtual meetings, interactive sessions, and transparent updates can help maintain clarity and address any concerns in real-time. Empowering team members by involving them in decision-making processes and encouraging feedback fosters a collaborative environment where everyone feels invested in the outcome.
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Leading a remote team through change has a few nuances compared to in-person (unlikely to have regular in-person change sessions/workshops), however, the change fundamentals stay the same - clarity, commitment and communication, and some fun.
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To plan the right approach you need to understand the context. Yes the standard change principles apply but good execution will always come down to how well you understand the environment. For example, do the team know each other well and how long they have been working together. Is remote a key factor because you are a global team working across different time zones or can you workaround this?