In this episode, Nils and Kristin O'Neill dive into the intricacies of leading remote and hybrid teams in our evolving work landscape.
They explore the challenges posed by the pandemic and strategies for effective leadership in these environments.
Kristin shares her expertise in managing remote teams, emphasizing productivity and employee engagement.
The discussion delves into vital aspects of remote leadership, including onboarding, ongoing engagement, clear communication, and meticulous documentation for streamlined team operations.
Tune in for valuable insights on navigating the complexities of leading teams in today's changing world of work.
Podcast highlights:
1:23 - Transition to remote work - Kristin discusses the difficulties she faced and her personal journey during the initial phases of transitioning to remote work.
4:24 - Fundamentals of leadership - Kristin shares her opinion on the fundamentals of leadership in a hybrid environment.
7:31 - Comparing the two worlds - Does leading remote or hybrid teams take more effort than in-person teams?
12:12 - Onboarding in a remote world - What are some of the key things that leaders should think about as they go into onboarding employees in a remote or hybrid environment where you're not going to be with them all the time?
14:05 - Setting expectations - How important is setting clear expectations for onboarding employees in hybrid or remote environments?
18:02 - Buddy system - Kristin discusses the buddy system she built to ensure daily connections between her team members in a hybrid or remote setting.
25:48 - Ongoing employee engagement - What are some of the key things leaders should be thinking about when it comes to ongoing employee engagement in a hybrid or remote environment?
30:53 - Consistency and flexibility - Kristin elaborates on the importance of consistency and flexibility in leading a hybrid team.
32:22 - Engaging remote teams for innovation - What are some of the other elements of running a team that are going to take more effort, but are going to produce greater results in the long run in a hybrid or remote environment?
35:22 - The power of documentation - Kristin explains why having clear documentation and systems in place in remote or hybrid environments is important.
Connect with Kristin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/knoneill/
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