Managing a Remote Workforce
In times of crisis, employees are sometimes required to work from home. The transition from the traditional workplace to a remote environment is not easy. This course explores the challenges of managing a remote workforce and outlines strategies that managers can use to keep their teams engaged and productive.
In times of crisis, employees are sometimes required to work from home. The transition from the traditional workplace to a remote environment is not easy. This course explores the challenges of managing a remote workforce and outlines strategies that managers can use to keep their teams engaged and productive.
Learning Objectives:
- Outline the equipment and support structure essential for a remote workforce to function.
- Identify the technology and tools that best match the needs of your workforce.
- Recognize the challenges inherent in remote work.
- Review strategies for creating a collaborative culture.
- Outline ways of evaluating your remote teams.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Course Objectives
- Putting the Essentials in Place
- Equip Your Remote Workforce
- Home Office Equipment
- Secure Remote Access Technology
- Cloud-Based Technology
- Choosing the Right Tools
- Find the Best Fit
- Choose the Right Tools
- Creating a Collaborative Culture
- Shape Work Culture
- Understand the Challenges of Remote Work
- Communicate Clearly and Intentionally
- Show That You Care
- Facilitate Collaboration
- Embrace Social Time
- Evaluating Remote Employees
- Establish a Good Manager-Employee Relationship
- Build Trust
- Provide Continuous Feedback
- Ask for Self and Peer Evaluations
- Measure Productivity Differently
- Conclusion
Target Audience:
Managers and Supervisors
Duration:
0.5 hours
Features:
Accessible, audio, mobile
Module(s):
40894EN
