It won’t be long before leadership teams will have access to the ‘hybrid remote week.’ Working part of the time together in person with our colleagues, and part of the time away from the office. I am aware of several large employers who are taking this moment to reorganise their leases and offices to achieve a …
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Remote teams are filled with diverse personalities, which can be a huge asset. At the same time, collisions and roadblocks can lead to collaboration issues. Imagine this example… A meeting starts out as normal, but you quickly realise that you’ve heard a lot more of one particular person’s voice than almost everyone else combined. Meet …
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Leading a remote team comes with its fair share of challenges – issues can creep into your team culture if you don’t address them directly. In this blog post, we explore some moments in your day to which leadership teams may relate. Steve and his team have their daily meeting at 10:30 am to coincide …
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Technology isn’t the only ingredient to a successful work from home team. Yes, it is hugely significant to the way you will communicate, share and collaborate with one another but there is obviously a human element in this equation. We’ve been through the different technological options, which are your tools for remote work but now …
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With Working From Home (WFH) becoming the ‘new normal’, many businesses, leadership teams and employees are having to transition into ways of working that are completely unfamiliar. This can be a challenging and intimidating time – especially for those of us who aren’t tech savvy. The Workspace Connection’ main objective is helping businesses implement remote …
In my last article, I talked about the power of camaraderie in distributed teams; an often overlooked aspect of teamwork that is pivotal for the success of your business. Today I build on that by outlining the five critical success factors of a distributed workplace strategy. As a leader today, you are no doubt watching …
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We can no longer dismiss the fact that more and more people are working from home, and the reasons need no explanation. However, even though remote employees report being happier at work and feel more valued, it doesn’t mean you should leave them out in the cold. I was recently asked by a senior executive …
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There’s a correlation between personal interactions, performance, and innovation and in Silicon Valley Facebook, Yahoo and Google have designed their ways of working to maximise chance encounters. Nina Fountain, the founder of The Workspace Connection, agrees that creative ideas aren’t going to happen behind a computer, but how can businesses create a Workplace Experience that …
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New Zealand was recently hit with a 7.8 earthquake that rocked Wellington city to such an extent that 11% of the buildings in the CBD were affected. Many of them closed for business. That left teams working from home or scrambling to find new ways of working. Leadership teams weren’t prepared to be developing workplace …
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Growing an amazing business requires breakthrough thinking from your leadership team. In this article we propose an approach you may not have thought of. For many small businesses seeking growth, there are essential elements required for your growth strategy. Whilst it is important to have a good understanding of your current state – ‘where are …
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