So we are a number of weeks into the COVID 19 measures adopted across Canada that have seen businesses close, employees be laid off and for those still working, outside of our essential workers, an increased number of people working remotely.
Before I continue may we take a moment to thank all of the essential workers who have continued working, in some cases in very difficult conditions, for the service they are continuing to provide for their fellow citizens.
One of the challenges we face managing remote workers is how to we build engagement and increase motivation when we are not co-located and don't have the opportunity to meet face to face for meetings and team building activities.
To help you think of some ideas to build engagement and increase motivation for remote workers, I've picked out a number of topical ideas I've read in the previous 7 days that I feel would interest you. Why go looking for reliable resources when I can save you time and publish them here.
I'll start this week with a great graphic from Co-Schedule centred on the routine of a Daily Standup with you team, good advice.
Secondly here is a link to my colleague John Rodwell's website www.powerpointgames.uk. John designs games that can be played online using powerpoint. These are excellent games to play with your remote team to generate some fun and togetherness.
If you run through the games on John's website, you can see videos of all of his games being played. You can choose from over 100 games, it’s just a matter of seeing how any might work for you. The games are FREE, however, if you download and enjoy the game consider making a small donation to John's site via PayPal.
And finally an article from Harvard Business Review ...
How to Keep Your Team Motivated, Remotely. Click on the image below to read more ....
Well that's it for this week. I hope you enjoyed these articles and resources and I'll be back next week with more, until then ... be a leader not just a boss!