Essential elements of an engaging virtual learning experience
Creating an engaging virtual learning experience is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a necessity for organisations continuing on the path of distributed work. With restrictions coming back into full swing in Victoria, we’re reminded of the long road ahead and the adaptability required to increase organisational capability with teams working remotely. Virtual learning …
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Will virtual training sessions become the new norm?
Our workplaces have shifted dramatically due to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, but as we begin to ease into the new world of work, it’s likely that some temporary pivots are likely to stick around for the long haul. Virtual training and learning opportunities were already on the uptick pre-COVID according to McKinsey, and we’re …
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Performance review conversations amidst COVID-19
Where in the past you’d be sitting down face to face with your team members, keeping the review aligned to BAU, there’s no way to have this year’s performance review conversations without speaking to the changes we’ve all experienced throughout 2020. Let’s take this opportunity to review the performance review process, and explore how you …
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5 myths of collaboration
When we talk about increasing collaboration within teams, it’s easy to come up against well-worn myths. More often than not, these myths turn into beliefs that end up holding us back from creating a collaborative team environment. The result? A workplace culture where teams work in silos and everyone is running their own race. Today …
7 ways COVID-19 has changed our workplaces forever
The world has changed quite dramatically, in many different ways, since COVID-19 turned up on our doorsteps. Every leader across every continent has seen their organisation and the people within it impacted by the societal and economic challenges COVID-19 has brought with it. Some of these changes have bordered on heartbreaking, but other changes have …
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How to support your team through grief and trauma
Grief is often associated with bereavement; the loss of a loved one. Trauma, on the other hand, is often connected to a specific incident that causes harm; physically, psychologically, or emotionally. Outside of these significant incidences, grief and trauma is not something we necessarily associate with or prepare to address in our modern workplaces. And …
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The difference between managing and coaching your team
Ever caught yourself thinking, “What IS the difference between managing and coaching your team anyway?” – if you’re nodding your head, know that you’re not alone in this pondering. While there’s always plenty of talk in the leadership community about management styles, coaching is a concept that has increased in popularity in recent years. With an …
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The four tools you need to effectively engage a remote workforce
Has the initial buzz of working remotely worn off? If you are struggling to engage a remote workforce, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to walk you through an element of our Virtual Leaders program that we’ve developed to help you effectively manage and engage your team while working remotely. It’s a …
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Science-backed techniques to boost your mood
We could all do with a bit of mood booster at the moment, couldn’t we? We’re always keeping a look out for science-backed strategies to improve productivity, collaboration and everything in between, but today we’ve got something special for you. After scouring the internet (and drinking plenty of coffee while we do it) we’ve come …
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15 ways to bring connection and community to your team video meetings
By now you’ve probably participated in your fair share of team video meetings and the initial novelty has worn off. As we begin to embrace the new world of work, organisations will need to consider how they’re cultivating connections and strengthening team culture when working from home. It’s times like this where we can slip …
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