The pandemic has changed the working landscape forever. We simply cannot go back to the way we worked before. The only way to move forwards is to embrace remote working for what it is. And one of the biggest challenges it poses is: how do we get anything done? Slack, despite being the premier tool […]
One of the challenges that have emerged with remote work is radio silence. When managers don’t hear from team members days on end, worry and apprehension can set in. In remote work, no longer can you glance over at your colleague and have impromptu conversations on how work is going. As such, stakeholder management needs […]
Work patterns have dramatically changed since people started working from home. The daily commute has been replaced by sleep-ins, more family time, exercise, or more work. To get the most out of your time, you need to determine when your energy levels are the highest. I’m an early bird and feel most of my energy […]
It is not an understatement to say that communication is the key to great work culture. A culture that thrives with productivity, efficiency, and positivity has one thing at its core – excellent communication between all its employees. The strength of a company’s communication has been tested even more so in the pandemic. People cannot […]
If you want to understand a team’s culture, look no further than their communication with each other. It’s not just about the content that is being communicated, but how it is being delivered that plays a large role in creating the overall picture. Communication covers everything from tone to the words used, along with the […]
Meeting fatigue is real and it is not uncommon for people to have back to back video meetings from when they login to when they finish on a daily basis. What if you could get back 20% of your day? Video meetings don’t need to be live they can be asynchronous. Not every conversation […]
In our personal lives, WhatsApp is a great way of organising socials with friends in groups or perhaps getting those reminders about sending a birthday card. We’ve all been there in the supermarket only to receive a message can you get some milk or bread? Mostly these messages are texts but sometimes they are voice […]
It happens quite often that the most charismatic extroverted people can take over your meetings. I do this quite often myself. Async meetings grants people an equal voice. Over the years I’ve tried to improve my listening skills and I’m slowly but surely getting better. There is a problem with people speaking truth to power. […]
Remote teams have always been challenging. But with more of us working remotely than ever before, these challenges are exacerbated and brought to the fore. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that the old ways don’t cut it in the “new normal” world of remote work. Asynchronous communication – specifically, meetings – offers […]
