Show Notes
A recent in-depth study of the American work environment by the well-known consulting firm McKinsey revealed that at the beginning of 2022, over 92 million Americans were working remotely in virtual teams. The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the nature of work. Despite the attempts of many more traditional managers to 'bring back the old days' of the brick-and-mortar office, it certainly appears that there is no going back.
The role of positive leadership is even more important than ever because these virtual environments pose some unique challenges that even seasoned leaders have never experienced before. So join Dr. Martin as he looks at the very nature of the remote work environment and discusses such issues as setting goals in a remote environment, remote collaboration, virtual team management tools, the importance of chat and email etiquette, and other unique challenges of the remote work environment.
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