Description
Elkenberry, who is associated with a leadership and learning consulting company, and Turmel, who helps organizations develop the communication skills needed to lead and make the adjustment to remote working and virtual teams, show readers how to lead teams at a distance. They discuss the shift to long-distance leadership; remote vs. virtual teams, types of teams, and what has and hasn't changed in leadership; a remote leadership model and a model that focuses on outcomes, others, and the leader; types of outcomes, coaching and feedback, and setting and achieving goals; engaging others, understanding politics, understanding and building trust, choosing the right communication tools, and technology tips; getting honest feedback, the role of beliefs and self-talk, and setting boundaries and personal priorities; and developing long-distance leaders. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Read More
Leadership First, Locations Second. As more organizations adopt a remote workforce, the challenges of leading at a distance become more urgent than ever. The cofounders of the Remote Leadership Institute, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, show leaders how to guide their teams by recalling the foundational principles of leadership whether their teams are scattered globally or just working from home a few days a week.The authors' "Three-O" Model refocuses leaders to think about outcomes, others, and ourselves--elements of leadership that remain unchanged, whether employees are down the hall or halfway around the world. By pairing it with the Remote Leadership Model, which emphasizes using technology as a tool and not a distraction, leaders can navigate the terrain of managing teams wherever they are. Filled with exercises that ensure projects stay on track, keep productivity and morale high, and build lasting relationships, this bookis the go-to guide for leading effectively, no matter where people work.
Read Less