5 Secrets to Engaging 'Lost Riders' on Your Virtual Teams

Join me this week for my second webcast with hr.com this Wednesday, January 11th at 11am EST.  Last October I shared highlights from my recent book, "A Manager's Guide to Virtual Teams" during the Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange Virtual Conference. Please click here to view that session.

 

In this week's session, I will unveil the "5 Secrets to Engaging "Lost Riders" on Your Virtual Teams" and elaborate on 'Lost Riders' (someone who may be lost, missing or just avoiding you).

 

As a Virtual Team member or manager, have you ever asked yourself these questions?

How can I tell if someone is really working?
When a team member continually pushes back deadlines, how do I know if the reasons are valid?
How long does it take me to detect that a team member is not fulfilling his/her responsibilities?
What can I do if someone stops responding to my emails and phone calls, and it just isn't possible to stop by his/her desk?

 

Many clients tell me that the virtual environment makes it easier for team members to hide, due to the lack of daily oversight. The first clue is that deadlines are continually pushed back, and then deliverables aren't produced for days, weeks, or even months. Sound familiar?

 

Whether you are a global project manager, an entrepreneur, a team-leading freelancer or a member of a virtual team I am sure that you have come across at least one unresponsive colleague. It's not always easy to identify and handle such behaviors, which can lead to long delays or even conflicts.

 

During my webinar, I will share techniques for helping you identify and engage such 'Lost Riders'.  You will find your own rhythm to keep the communication flowing so the team can produce high quality deliverables for your organization.

 

The event is free of charge. You can attend it by registering here.

 

Looking forward to your questions and examples of how you handle 'Lost Rider's on your projects. Enjoy!