Retain Top Talent

The article on Forbes attempts to dispel the traditional command and control management approach of time studies and tracking how much people are in front of their computers.

"If your company’s culture is based on micromanagement, think about how to manage the transition away from it."

Let's transition to using OKRs, outcomes, deliverables, expectations, KPIs, and metrics to determine if people are being successful instead of control mechanisms to see when they are working.

Sometimes we overlook simple things in managing people - especially remotely. This article references numerous studies that show employees want information from the CEO and direct manager. I'm finding in my workshops on managing remotely for Vistage groups and member companies that the number one element is weak communication.

I really liked the recommendation in this article about front line managers building other rituals and structures with their teams to improve the sharing of information, fun and team building, and overall interaction.

Most people feel alone, isolated, and separated at home - how can you help them feel like they are part of the organization and that they matter?

I'm starting to conduct deep research on the process of managing a remote remotely. This article addresses a couple of issues many companies and remote workers are facing - the security issues around connecting to corporate networks through consumer home wifi routers, and how to carve out an effective home work space.

Now that I've done about 25 webinars for Vistage groups and members on How to Manage Remotely in a Crisis - a pattern of the most common issues facing companies are beginning to emerge. I'll share some of the best practices I've discovered from my clients in this space to overcome these issues.