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Five Ways To Be a Good Manager in a Virtual Workplace

 


 

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Five Ways To Be a Good Manager in a Virtual Workplace

Just over a year ago the world went virtual. Today, many employees are still working remotely, and will be indefinitely. It can be challenging to effectively manage employees when you don’t see them every day. But being a good manager in a virtual workplace doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few suggestions to help you be successful.

 

Set Expectations

For many, the virtual workplace looks a lot different from their traditional office. They may be working in their dining room, have children in remote school next to them, or even be in a different time zone. It’s important for managers to set expectations early. As a manager, are you OK with your employee needing to step away from a call to help their children? Do you expect your virtual team to stick to the same in-office hours? Setting expectations around what is acceptable will help your team understand what they need to do to remain effective.

 

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How do you define “good manager”?

A good manager understands their team’s full potential and inspires the team to get the best out of each member. A good manager seeks feedback from the team, listens to their ideas, and learns how to better support them. 

 

What is the biggest challenge facing managers in a remote workplace?

Building a team spirit virtually is the biggest challenge.

 

What is a pitfall managers should be aware of — and avoid?

Be mindful to ensure that your team does not experience burnout. Working from home, managing families, and assisting with schoolwork can all feel overwhelming. We have to remind our team to be good to themselves and take time off to recharge.

 

How can mangers address concerns (performance, morale, etc.) from afar?

Hosting 1:1 virtual meetings allows managers to discuss and understand the workload of individual team members and determine if there is a need to reallocate work or take on additional work. Meetings are also an opportunity to offer positive feedback or coach a team member to improve performance.

 

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