Genghis Khan Never Used
Webinars- But He Would Have:
Why Technology is Only Part of the Answer for
Remote Teams
Worksheets and Planning Tools
ATD ICE 2016
Wayne Turmel
[email protected]
+1 630 541-9154
Copyright 2016 Remote Leadership Institute
Hello ATD ICE 2016 Attendees!
We’re glad you’re here, and hope you get great value from our time together.
Today’s session is “Genghis Khan Never Used Webinars But He Would Have: why
technology is only part of the answer for remote teams today
In today’s remote and wired business world, organizations and the people in
them must learn to use new technology, not only to stay connected, but as a way
to utilized the timeless skills of team building and leadership.
In this kit, you’ll find three assessment sheets which will allow you and your
people to quickly assess their remote teams in three areas: Task Completion,
Working Relationships and Communication. Feel free to use them and share
them with your colleagues. They come from our How Leaders Create and Manage
Remote Teams workshop.
If you are struggling with finding ways to help develop the leadership,
communication and presentation skills your people need to use these tools
effectively, we’d love to be of assistance.
Reach us any time at +1 630 541 9154 or at www.remoteleadershipinstitute.com
Enjoy the conference, learn a lot, and let us know how we can be of assistance to
you and your organization.
Sincerely
W Wayne Turmel and the Remote Leadership Institute Team
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How to Create and Manage Remote Teams
Team Task Performance Assessment Tool
Rating (5-excellent, 1poor)
My team finishes assigned
tasks on time
My team is calm as
deadlines near
There are individuals on
the team who frequently
have problems meeting
deadlines
There are individuals on
the team who get more
complaints about quality of
their work than others
Every team member knows
the deadlines and
deliverables
Every team member knows
where other team
members are on their
projects at any time
Team members know each
other’s deliverables and
metrics for success
Team members can give
feedback on each other’s
performance without going
through the manager
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Reasons
Possible action steps
How to Create and Manage Remote Teams
Team Communication Assessment Tool
True/False
Every team member knows
how to reach every other
team member by at least
two methods
In the last month, I haven’t
been asked to intervene to
have someone respond to a
request from a teammate
Teammates are comfortable
going to each other directly
before involving me
In the last month, there
haven’t been any delays or
misunderstanding due to
email
I get more email “cc:ed” to
me than necessary
As a team we have access to
at least one on-line
collaboration tool
I don’t have to remind team
members which tool to use
in order to communicate
effectively
I have access to enough
communication tools for the
team to function at a high
level
As the team leader, I am
comfortable that I use the
right communication tool for
the right purpose
All team members are
comfortable using all the
tools available to us
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Specifics
Possible action steps
How to Create and Manage Remote Teams
Team Relationships Assessment Tool
True/False
I have actually met every team
member face to face
Team members have all met
each other face to face
There are no specific sources
of tension between team
mates
I cannot identify an instance of
poor relationships impacting
delivery of a project or task
Every team member can state
at least one piece of nonthreatening personal
information about every other
member
I have never been asked to
intervene between team
members because of a
misunderstanding
Team members know and can
articulate each other’s
strengths
There is no evidence of
distrust when it comes to the
team’s ability and
commitment to meet team
goals
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Specifics/Evidence
Possible action steps
Do You, Your Team or Your Organization Face These 3
Communication Challenges?
1) Virtual teams and meetings are a fact of life, but online meetings don’t
engage participants, lack interaction and aren’t productive
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There are over 20 million webmeetings or virtual conferences a day held in the US on dozens of
different platforms including Lync©, WebEx©, GoToMeeting© and others
Studies show that over 2/3 of that time is considered wasted
Money saved in travel and other costs is lost in poor quality work, unproductive teams and
inefficient project communication
2) Managers struggle to maintain productive working relationships with
remote or virtual employees
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Over half of managers say that managing remote workers and team members is harder than
managing those who share a workplace
Most managers report lower levels of trust with their remote employees
Most report that coaching and managing performance is more challenging
Many organizations discover tension and miscommunication between teleworkers and those
who work from a central location
3) People don’t use the presentation and collaboration tools at their disposal,
or don’t use them poorly
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More than 70% of users use fewer than 25% of the features of products like WebEx©, Adobe
Connect©, Skype for Business© & other online presentation platforms
80% of people who present online, do so for the first time with an audience increasing
discomfort and resistance
Even experienced “live” presenters find they are less effective and much less comfortable in an
online environment and have much less impact
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An Online, Interactive
Workshop Series
Lead Remotely - With Less Stress and More Success
From communication...to performance management...to motivation...and more...as a
remote leader, you’ve got to be prepared to stay connected, handle meetings and schedules
and provide the support your staff expects and needs.
This isn’t just a leadership problem (some organizations are selling remote leadership training
that is really just their normal training with the word “remote” attached). And it isn’t just a
technology and tools challenge (though knowing how to use the tools can facilitate your
success). The Remote Leadership Certificate Series brings together experts in both of these
areas to help you get the results you want.
The Remote Leadership Certificate Series is a small group experience delivered remotely,
just like you lead, so that you get the experience, exposure and access to us that you need to
be successful. It is 7 online sessions targeted for the skills a remote leader needs, including
building a virtual team, leading virtual meetings, presenting effectively over the web,
coaching from a distance and much more. Because we specifically limit the class size, you can
expect to have direct interaction and feedback with both the instructor and other attendees
– ensuring that all your questions are answered and that you make the most of your
investment.
Attendees Will Learn Core Leadership Skills Including:
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How to recognize and avoid the pitfalls of remote-based teams
Communication techniques to get and stay connected with employees
What builds trust in any team and how to accomplish that remotely
What makes coaching and giving feedback different from a distance – and how you
can do both more effectively no matter where you are!
 The do’s and don’ts of virtual meetings and how to make the most of them
 How to prepare and deliver web presentations – using the job aids and planning tools
you have
Make plans to join us now and experience less stress and frustration, and greater
confidence and success in your leadership role.
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COURSE AGENDA
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Session #1...How Leaders Create and Manage Remote Teams
Whether you are just starting a remote project team or leading an
ongoing group from a distance, this session takes traditional team
development ideas and expands them and makes them relevant (and
practical) for a group working virtually.
Session #2........Leading Effective Virtual Meetings
In this session, we teach simple rules and best practices for leading
meetings that get results. No matter the presentation platform, you’ll
learn how to speed up adoption of the tool and gain a greater return on
your technology investment.
Sessions #3&4...Web Presentation Basics for Leaders (Part I & II)
Part I of the session is an interactive and engaging webinar that teaches
the basics of effective online presentations, models those skills and
teaches the possibilities of the most common tools for your participants.
Part II is hands-on practice and application. You’ll get coaching from their
peers and a professional, knowledgeable expert.
Kevin Eikenberry
Chief Potential Officer
The Kevin Eikenberry Group
Kevin Eikenberry is the founder and Chief
Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry
Group and multiple time best-selling author.
His book Remarkable Leadership is used by
leaders around the globe as their handbook
to success. He too has been studying, writing
about, training and coaching leaders for over
25 years. He's trained leaders from around
the world, led 100's of teleseminars,
webinars and remote coaching sessions. He
also leads a remote team himself.
Session #5........Remote Goal Setting & Accountability
As a leader you know that helping your team member set goals - and then
holding them accountable for those goals is part of your job. But more
than that, it is critical to your success. Doing these things can be
challenging in any setting, but when you are leading virtually, and not
interacting or seeing your team members (and their work product)
everyday, it is even more challenging. This session takes the principles of
goal setting, supporting goal achievement and accountability and applies
them to the unique challenges of doing it all at a distance.
Session #6........Effective Remote Coaching and Feedback
This session takes the principles of effective coaching and feedback and
applies them to the unique challenges of doing it at a distance. This is a
highly interactive session allowing participants to not only learn the
principles and skills but get their specific questions answered. Participants
will leave with the workshop handouts and checklists and tools help them
succeed in their coaching opportunities.
Session #7........Wrap-Up Session
The series concludes the way it begins – with you, Kevin and Wayne
together to tie up the loose ends, solidify your knowledge, answer your
questions and basically be your coach. You and your cohort of learners
will have the chance to pick the brains of Wayne and Kevin, and they will
share their latest thinking and lessons on all things related to leading
remotely.
Copyright 2016 Remote Leadership Institute
Wayne Turmel
President
GreatWebMeetings.com
Wayne Turmel is the creator of
GreatWebMeetings.com and the author of
multiple books to help leaders like you use
the tools and capitalize on the technology
you are asked to (and need to) use as a
remote leader. Wayne is the best on the
planet at doing this. Not only that but he
has been training managers and leaders for
25 years, so he isn't just a techie guy. He is a
master trainer and really quite funny. You'll
love learning with Wayne.
RemarkableLearning.com/RemoteLeader