Leading Hybrid And Remote Teams

This lecture introduces the upcoming course content. It then explores the vast benefits businesses have seen since the pandemic as a result of hybrid and remote working. It then addresses scepticism that some professionals may still have around this business model. Finally, it provides statistics to illustrate employee satisfaction and the effectiveness of remote and hybrid systems.

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This lecture discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both fully remote and hybrid working. It addresses the unknowns regarding remote work and recommends tools that can be used for effective communication.

Download and complete the Hybrid Versus Fully Remote Teams Worksheet.

This lecture discusses communication protocols and how they lead to effective hybrid teams. Hybrid teams allow for two different modes of communication: Interactive and non-interactive. The lecture addresses the best approach for using each type. It also stresses the importance of avoiding excessive meetings.

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This lecture explores how the hybrid model easily facilitates the blended learning approach. Workers benefit from both onsite interaction and online support. This enables employees to consolidate their knowledge through online assessments and exercises while practising in person.

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This lecture discusses how having hybrid and remote teams can reduce costs. Cost-saving measures in hybrid models include downsizing office space, and savings resulting from reduced employee turnover due to improved engagement. Finally, it touches on some important considerations for cyber-security.

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This lecture looks at resource management, from property costs to outsourcing. It stresses the importance of researching the most feasible options for your organisation. Finally, it explains why making accommodations regarding employee contracts who want to relocate abroad will vastly boost your company culture.

Download and complete the Resource Management Worksheet.

This lecture discusses the neuroscience of social isolation. The effects of social isolation are a danger that should be taken into serious consideration in the work environment. Keeping a hybrid approach where social interaction can still take place in the office is beneficial for employee wellbeing. However, some individuals have different needs which managers must consider.

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This lecture discusses mental health needs. It explores how to best promote mental health through communication and preventing stigmatisation. Maintaining the best mental health requires a balance of work-related social activities and allowing employees to have space. Support programs may also help.

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This lecture explains how to encourage workers to come back into the office after the pandemic. It covers the balance between fully-remote, hybrid, and returning to the office full-time.

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This lecture uses a case study to illustrate how company culture affects performance and profit. It gives an example of how healthy competition boosts morale and leads to better business results within your teams. Culture is managed differently in hybrid and remote settings, and this lecture explains how to navigate culture in these models.

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This lecture discusses how to boost employee engagement by helping them to find purpose in their position. It explains how to detect disengagement and prevent resignations through surveys and software.

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Here, we discuss personality types best suited for hybrid working. Leaders should focus their efforts on making teams aware of favourable traits and then developing them. This can work in either hybrid or remote settings.

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This lecture explores how trust, or a lack of trust, impacts workplace culture and job satisfaction. The case study highlights common barriers to trust which may be easy to overlook, especially in large organisations.

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This lecture discusses dynamics in hybrid teams and how to prevent an "us versus them" mentality. It also explains how to keep remote members in the loop and help workers prepare for change.

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