We are at J in the A-Z of Virtual and Remote Team Leadership J stands for just-in-time. When we don't see our staff every day it is important to lead as proactively as possible, through regular one-on-ones with our staff, planning and empowering our team members to take as much action as they can.
At the same time it is important to provide just-in-time support to our team members, through targeted coaching and mentoring conversations. It is likely that many of the issues that are brought to our attention need attention immediately and working with our team members to generate ideas and solutions is important.
The role of a virtual or remote team leader in terms of support of team members can look different. Our role many ties becomes one of sounding board, thought partner or idea generator. We are rarely there for implementation, so slipping into the role of coach may be much more appealing. I am a real proponent of the art of questions in order to stimulate idea generation. There are couple of different questions we may wan to ask including:
There are a variety of different idea generating techniques. In the Facilitation Skills training work that I do there are a number of idea generating approaches I teach including:
Star Bursting
MindMapping
Using Index Cards
Consider what just-in-time support individual team members can benefit from. What is the role of idea generation in each?
Have a great Wednesday
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
Learn more about the mentoring program support and training we offer through the Mentor RoadMap(TM)
At the same time it is important to provide just-in-time support to our team members, through targeted coaching and mentoring conversations. It is likely that many of the issues that are brought to our attention need attention immediately and working with our team members to generate ideas and solutions is important.
The role of a virtual or remote team leader in terms of support of team members can look different. Our role many ties becomes one of sounding board, thought partner or idea generator. We are rarely there for implementation, so slipping into the role of coach may be much more appealing. I am a real proponent of the art of questions in order to stimulate idea generation. There are couple of different questions we may wan to ask including:
- What are the different options you have available?
- What are the pros and cons of each?
- If you look at it from the 30,000 foot vantage point, what options?
- What is the low hanging fruit?
There are a variety of different idea generating techniques. In the Facilitation Skills training work that I do there are a number of idea generating approaches I teach including:
Star Bursting
MindMapping
Using Index Cards
Consider what just-in-time support individual team members can benefit from. What is the role of idea generation in each?
Have a great Wednesday
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
Learn more about the mentoring program support and training we offer through the Mentor RoadMap(TM)
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