Leading From Afar??? How to Succeed??

Pyjamas, zero commute hours and no colleagues over your shoulder? Those that had achieved the elusive WFH status in years past were spoken of in hushed and revered tones.?But then COVID-19 brute forced our majority into that work paradigm which alarmingly came attached with all sorts of struggles and faults.???

Mental challenges of isolation, distractions from all ends, and team communication that doesn’t quite flow. Let’s not even get into spotty wifi connections. And such a disconnected and unmotivated team can pose a particular challenge for those in leadership roles.?So dear Leaders, we’ve put together a few scenarios and practical advice here to ease some of your concerns.???

First, don’t despair! Sure there’s been hot debates as to whether or not a remote work model is even viable and sustainable over time for companies. But we did some digging and the go-to news for all things remote,?Wishup,?lays down six precedents?ranging from small upstarts to supergiants that have successfully incorporated remote work!?You might have heard of one or two of them.???

Obviously, there’s some sweat involved in maintaining a remote-work team. Again, we turned to research.?Here’s four powerful tips?from Forbes Councils Member Antoine Boquen on How To Build A Strong Work Culture Within A Remote Team. ?? His fourth tip on senior managers leading by example struck a chord with us. The benefits can be a prospering remote work culture that’s engaged and more productive employees.

We also had a quick chat with our? Ulas Karademir ?- GM & CPO of?RealityOS??and former VP at Unity Technologies - who’s put together his seven tips on becoming a better leader in a remote environment.???

1. Invest in a good camera, video setup, and reliable internet connection.
2. Choose silent spaces for meetings, using an audio blanket to remove echo.?
3. Ask questions and show curiosity.
4. Take your time to show empathy.
5. Create an environment where employees can access information to make decisions.
6. Give constructive feedback.?
7. Choose to work with people who would like to work with you.

Powered by the very technology that Ulas is working on,?our sleek Swiss Boardroom was specifically created with CEOs and Founders in mind. We deeply understand the weight on your shoulders.?Sign up with us?and experience the design choices?we’ve made to enable you for bold, confident decisions.

Meanwhile,?our brand new Seoul Studio?is sure to add a splash of color to your crew - literally and figuratively. Inspired by K-pop culture, this virtual 3D room blends reality with the imaginative. With bubblegum pink tones and dreamlike objects, it’s bound to help unleash your team’s creativity and potential. ??

But meetings - even in rooms like ours - are inevitably stressful from time to time. We’ve all been there, right? Well, in one of our recent “ROOM for Thoughts” series, Wellness Consultant? Marlene Garrido shared a couple of her tried-and-tested techniques to get you back to YOU. Put into practice, we’ve found them extremely helpful ourselves! We suggest sharing it around with your own team. ??

Yes, leading remote work teams can be daunting.??But it’s our belief that with the right strategies and mindset, you can build a thriving team. If you’re on the brink of starting, or looking to find a way to manage,?take a look at our?Founder Plan?created to assist hybrid alternatives to the conventional office model.??To be sure, mastering the art of leading remote teams leadership will become an essential skill for the future.?Remember, success starts with proactively addressing the challenges and benefits of remote work! ??

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