Remote work

Distributed teams – in other words, teams working together online on the move, from home (WFH), or from different sites – need more than just a laptop and a good internet connection. Managing a distributed team requires interpersonal skills and a sound understanding of psychological dynamics to make working at a distance feel less distant for those involved.

The right approach to digital communication

Professor Niels Van Quaquebeke has been researching the psychology of leadership, conflict management, and negotiation for over fifteen years. In his new online seminar on »Remote work«, he covers virtual collaboration strategies that will ensure that your digital management is clear and effective. Especially in the virtual world, proper consideration of not only when to communicate, but also how, is key to constructive collaboration because the enacted digital communication strategies and structures ultimately convey a company’s culture – for better or worse – firing up a whole team or draining it of its energy.

Tools from brainwriting to the digital operating manual

You will get concrete answers and tools to help you with challenges, such as: How do I optimize my workspace at home to make sure I stay healthy and productive? What is the best way to structure work when no one is watching? How can I hold productive online meetings and ensure that outcomes are actually implemented? How do I stay in touch with others without getting sidetracked? As a manager, how can I successfully lead my teams in a virtual world – at, but not with, distance?