by Lisette Sutherland | Jul 24, 2017 | Managers, Podcast, Team Building
In today’s world, we are increasingly trying to solve global problems. Diversity in the workplace helps us to increase innovations and problem solving and challenges our brains to think differently. Very obvious forms of diversity are gender, race, and...
by Lisette Sutherland | Jun 5, 2017 | Leadership, Managers, Podcast, Team Building
THE ROLE OF “HEAD OF REMOTE” RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK Remote work has become the norm for many companies, and with it, a new job function has emerged – the Head of Remote. This role is responsible for ensuring...
by Lisette Sutherland | May 8, 2017 | Managers, Podcast, Team Building
When we’re working on a remote team, it’s essential that we feel that sense of team and togetherness that we often have when we’re with people and are able to get to know them. While this can be a little trickier to do online, it’s not necessarily harder....
by Lisette Sutherland | Mar 13, 2017 | Managers, Podcast, Superpower Hour, Teams
Feedback is a critical component for continuous improvement on any team. But for remote teams, creating regular feedback loops is critical. In this Superpower Hour, we revisit 5 interviews for great advice for giving feedback on virtual teams. Subscribe...
by Lisette Sutherland | Feb 27, 2017 | Hybrid, Managers, Podcast
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ‘REMOTE-FIRST’? WHAT DOES A REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY LOOK LIKE? Whether or not you plan to fully allow flexible work options at your company, it’s good to have the processes in place that make it possible to work outside the...
by Lisette Sutherland | Jan 30, 2017 | Managers, Podcast, Superpower Hour, Teams
Being in the same room together is powerful because of all the sensory input that we have. We can see when someone is tired. We can sense when someone is frustrated. We can give high fives. All of these things create a sense of team. When we go remote, we lose some of...
by Lisette Sutherland | Jan 16, 2017 | Hybrid, Leadership, Managers, Podcast
Management By Working Out Loud A BLUEPRINT FOR REMOTE-FIRST LEADERSHIP Successful hybrid leadership results from a finely tuned, consciously chosen combination of skill set, mindset, and toolset. What’s the digital version of “management by walking...
by Lisette Sutherland | Dec 26, 2016 | Celebration, Managers, Podcast, Team Building, Teams
holiday party tips For Remote and Hybrid Teams Fun and simple holiday celebration tips The holiday season is crucial for employee engagement and morale-boosting, especially when your team is distributed across various locations. This article focuses on tips for making...
by Lisette Sutherland | Nov 28, 2016 | Hybrid, Individuals, Leadership, Managers, Podcast, Well-being
With a growing desire for work-life balance, working remotely has gained momentum since the covid19 pandemic. The benefits of remote work are the freedom to choose one’s workspace, eliminate the commute, and spend more time with family. Most people want the...
by Lisette Sutherland | Nov 14, 2016 | Hybrid, Managers, Meetings, Podcast, Teams, Well-being
TIPS FOR WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TIME ZONES OUR BEST TIPS FOR KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR GLOBAL TEAM’S SCHEDULE The world isn’t divided into 24 equal time zones, making it a little more difficult for remote workers to keep track of their team members’...
