One of the remote working myths is that “We are always on”. When we are part of a global team you might think that you need to be on all the time in order to reply. While this can be a short-term strategy, over time it will lead to burnout and other productivity lowering events.
Today’s question gets you as a team thinking about, and in dialogue around the question for the remote working space “When is off, really off?”.
As I have asked in other Teams365 posts, are there core hours of work when people are expected to be on?
What happens when people need to turn off?
What is expected in terms of response time?
If someone is off, how do they signal this?
What communication channels do you have to ensure that people know when people are off, and when they are on?
What do team members understand about workflow and prioritization so they can plan more effectively or workflow and time?
Issues which seem small in the face-to-face context can get magnified easily in the remote space. What’s important to note?
Best,
Jennifer
Today’s question gets you as a team thinking about, and in dialogue around the question for the remote working space “When is off, really off?”.
As I have asked in other Teams365 posts, are there core hours of work when people are expected to be on?
What happens when people need to turn off?
What is expected in terms of response time?
If someone is off, how do they signal this?
What communication channels do you have to ensure that people know when people are off, and when they are on?
What do team members understand about workflow and prioritization so they can plan more effectively or workflow and time?
Issues which seem small in the face-to-face context can get magnified easily in the remote space. What’s important to note?
Best,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders | Remote Pathways Podcast
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Everything DiSC
Phone (416)996-8326
Get your planning on with the PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner or Coaching Business Builder
Looking to enhance your virtual conversations? Webinars? Pick up a copy of Effective Virtual Conversations at Amazon.
Contact us to discuss how we can support you and your teams and organization with remote work.
Check out upcoming programs on our calendar!
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders | Remote Pathways Podcast
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Everything DiSC
Phone (416)996-8326
Get your planning on with the PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner or Coaching Business Builder
Looking to enhance your virtual conversations? Webinars? Pick up a copy of Effective Virtual Conversations at Amazon.
Contact us to discuss how we can support you and your teams and organization with remote work.
Check out upcoming programs on our calendar!
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