When leading a remote team it is important to also be clear around boundaries. Not in terms of territorial ism however in being clear about overlap, synergies etc. In a different vein, team leaders can also benefit and not burn out by being clear with themselves and others about their boundaries. If you are supporting a global team you may been to be available in phases round the cock for emerging issues. While this is important in terms of availability, it can play havoc on health and energy levels. Consider when you will need to invoke boundaries in terms of holiday time off, where you are signed off and handed off to another equally competent person in your place.
The next area to be aware of is what we often refer to as the "yes, but....". Anytime we use but in language it often erodes trust and negates what you say right before it. If it is used in the context of feedback, using "yes, but" serves to weaken the process and put the person receiving the feedback on the defensive. Using "AND" instead will help to facilitate the continued open discussion.
Questions to consider:
What boundaries currently exist?
How do these help or hinder the team?
What boundaries do you need to create in order to support productivity and health?
With best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized: Coaching | Teamwork | Leadership
Supporting Team Leaders to do their best work, one conversation at a time
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013)
Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC and the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized: Coaching | Teamwork | Leadership
Supporting Team Leaders to do their best work, one conversation at a time
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013)
Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC and the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
The next area to be aware of is what we often refer to as the "yes, but....". Anytime we use but in language it often erodes trust and negates what you say right before it. If it is used in the context of feedback, using "yes, but" serves to weaken the process and put the person receiving the feedback on the defensive. Using "AND" instead will help to facilitate the continued open discussion.
Questions to consider:
What boundaries currently exist?
How do these help or hinder the team?
What boundaries do you need to create in order to support productivity and health?
With best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized: Coaching | Teamwork | Leadership
Supporting Team Leaders to do their best work, one conversation at a time
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013)
Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC and the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
Potentials Realized: Coaching | Teamwork | Leadership
Supporting Team Leaders to do their best work, one conversation at a time
Author of From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (Jossey-Bass, 2013)
Authorized Partner of Everything DiSC and the Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
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