Business As UnUsual TL;DR Solutions for Leaders 3 – How To Ensure Individual and Team Excellence in Virtual Teams
Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CCMC CBC MCH
Certified Chief Master coach, entrepreneur, author, and speaker | Bridging technology, accounting, and people, I’m a catalyst inspiring human transformation for consistently higher achievement.
Edition 3 - How To Ensure Individual and Team Excellence in Virtual Teams
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How To Ensure Individual and Team Excellence in Virtual Teams
As the shift toward remote work becomes more prevalent, leaders face the intricate challenge of identifying and implementing best practices for "Ensuring Individual and Team Excellence in Virtual Teams." This task transcends the conventional leadership of virtual teams, demanding a strategic approach to equip team members with the necessary tools and strategies for success in both individual and collective contexts within digital workspaces.
TL;DR solution
Give them the PRO TEAMS GUIDE, an acronym for the 13 keys (best practices) to ensure individual and team excellence in virtual teams.
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P - Proactive Engagement
Proactively participate in team meetings and discussions, preparing in advance and contributing ideas and feedback.
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R - Resilience in Conflict
Develop conflict resolution skills, be receptive to feedback/feedforward, and effectively navigate disagreements to maintain team cohesion.
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O - Openness to Innovation
Encourage sharing innovative ideas and practices that can improve team processes, efficiency, and outcomes.
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T - Time Management Mastery
Prioritising tasks and managing time efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain productivity, including active engagement in meetings and innovation idea sharing.
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E - Embracing Support and Collaboration
Actively participating in team efforts, offering and seeking help when needed, and contributing to a supportive work environment.
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A - Adaptability and Flexibility
Being open to changes in work processes, schedules, and team dynamics, adapting to new challenges.
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M - Manage Check-ins and Updates
Consistently communicate with team members and supervisors, keeping everyone informed and aligned and seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
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S - Self-Care and Boundaries
Prioritise your mental and physical health, set clear boundaries to maintain a healthy balance, and integrate mindfulness practices.
GUIDE
G - Goal-Oriented Action
Focus on achieving specific outcomes and objectives, emphasising results over activities (avoid that busyness and get a result), and aligning personal tasks with team goals.
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U - Utilising Technology
Effective use of digital tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, task management, and digital security.
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I - Individual Accountability
Take responsibility for one’s tasks and contributions, ensuring reliability and demonstrating resourcefulness and self-sufficiency.
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D - Dedicated Communication
Ensuring clarity, conciseness, and mindfulness in all forms of communication, incorporating emotional intelligence to understand and empathise with team members.
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E - Engage in Continuous Learning
Actively seek personal and professional development opportunities, including improving digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness.
Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. (Vince Lombardi)
Try this
Take the Challenge:
By changing nothing, nothing changes. (Tony Robbins)
Its a wrap
That’s it for today, see you next week.
As always, be happy, healthy, and wealthy.
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Rick
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