Establish a Culture of Learning for Your Remote Team
Working remotely in the midst of a crisis makes it more challenging than ever to focus on your team’s development. But learning doesn’t have to stop in this new environment; you just need to find ways to adapt. For example, it may be more practical to use microlearning techniques to help people more easily digest new information. Focus on sharing short lessons on a single topic in five- to 10-minute intervals. These might cover a specific tool, behavior, or skill. Make these lessons available to the whole team, and let people identify their own areas for training. Use a buddy system or assign peer coaches to check in with each other for support. You may even ask team members to lead short discussions about what they’ve learned. Reinforcing a culture of learning will keep your team engaged and growing while they’re working from home.
“8 Ways to Manage Your Team While Social Distancing,” by Timothy R. Clark