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It is safe to assume that an overwhelming majority of the population has now participated in a videoconference. People who may not have even known how to start one six months ago now use them daily —and it is all beginning to feel normal. The technologies that we have all come to rely on have so seamlessly infiltrated our lives that it is easy to overlook their impact. But when we consider the repercussions of remote working, we will see that these platforms have taught us more than just how to use them. They have made us better leaders, collaborators, employees, and employers. Here are some lessons we did not realize we learned from the tools we use to work from home. Lesson 01- Transparency is not so frightening after all: . . . .. . . . . . .   Many of us who came of age in the business world between the 1980s and the 2010s have an innate fear of letting a client see anything before it is “ready.” As businesses, we are entrusted to lead projects that constitute millions of do...

Organized people are not born; they are built. The people who emerge as ‘organized’ use a variety of tools and methods to accomplish their goals and priorities in life. Their systems become habits. What Are Organizational Skills? Organizational skills are the abilities that enable an individual to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently and effectively . These skills are essential for managing time, bandwidth, resources, and responsibilities in personal and professional settings, ensuring that goals are achieved systematically without unnecessary stress. Organizational skills also help to keep all stakeholders on track to meet shared goals. By doing so, we are not holding back team members from making progress on their deliverables. Importance of Effective Organizational Skills   Bandwidth Management: Organizational skills help individuals allocate time and resources effectively, allowing them to focus on priorities and meet deadlines.  Example: A college stu...

  Management lessons are everywhere. We can read them in books, listen to them on podcasts, and hear them live during conference talks. Here are some of the lessons from conversations with leaders: Lesson 01: What are common hazards and errors to avoid when doing manager handoffs and transitions? People come and go in the workplace for various reasons. Maybe we have been promoted and are transitioning into a different role. Perhaps we are taking leave for one reason or another. Regardless of the reason, we will want to make sure we are structuring transitions to be as smooth as possible for ourselves, the new person, and the team that they’ll be taking over. Going too fast is the biggest pitfall. Additionally, here are some suggestions: 1)       Writing out all the things  that we currently do in our role, monitor it for a few weeks to make sure we do not miss anything and create good documentation for the role. 2)    ...