{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Manager","title":"96: Become a Virtual Team Overnight","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":895,"description":"We’re in the middle of a pandemic. Almost overnight, thousands of teams needed to figure out how to do their work virtually, while also navigating the stress of social distancing. Being a manager is hard enough during regular times, but right now is a time when your team members need you most. \r\nIn this episode, I talk through three tips to help you adjust to managing a remote team during social distancing. For more support, scroll down to the resources section.\r\n \r\nInstead of a mini-guide for this episode, you can download 2 free guides at www.mamieks.com/free. \r\n \r\nMembers of the Modern Manager community get a free 30 minute coaching session with me to help them address their most pressing challenges. Become a member of the Modern Manager community. \r\n \r\nSubscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and free mini-guides delivered to your inbox. \r\n \r\nRead the related blog article: How to Be a Rockstar Manager During Social Distancing.\r\n \r\nKey Takeaways:\r\n\r\nGive yourself a break. This is a high-stress time and no one expects you to be perfect.\r\nBe practical. Give your team members time to adjust to working from home, especially if they have kids around.\r\nDelay timelines and push back deadlines when you have wiggle room. This will alleviate some of the stress.\r\nAllow “good enough” to be good enough when you can. \r\nTalk with your team about how you will work together remotely. What hours will everyone be available? What tools will you use?\r\nTalk with each team member individually about what kinds of support they need from you right now. \r\nLet your team members know what support you need from them, too.\r\nHold a weekly team meeting to connect and stay aligned. Use the first part of the meeting to check in and connect with each other. Use the second part of the meeting to align on work progress, company news, and reflect on how you can work together more effectively.\r\nUse a chat app to stay connected at a distance. Set up topics for work and fun.\r\nOrganize...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vh03-o0OUKG7JnFjtDqtJmV0y385f5sQOifebswPa_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNjM5LzE2OTA1/Nzg4MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}