Thinking Remote. Inspiration for Leaders of Distributed Teams.

by Pilar Orti, Maya Middlemiss

A book for managers leading remote teams and for employees who want to make a difference. As more companies adopt remote, flexible or office optional practices, managers and team leaders realise that the transition to a new way of working involves more than making sure that everyone has the right equipment to be able to work from home. It requires a change in mindset and approach. In this collection of articles gathered together from the Virtual not Distant blog, Pilar Orti and Maya Middlemiss reflect on this transition from a change-management perspective, drawn from their experience of working with leaders of distributed teams. Each article has been selected to cover one area of remote leadership practice and is followed by a set of leadership reflections to help you identify your next steps. Considering challenges from wellbeing to technology to communication, this series of articles will empower leaders at all levels to improve their personal practice and their team's performance."At thirteen chapters and 100ish pages, you could conceivably finish this book in a couple of hours. I wouldn’t recommend doing so–if read right, this book works almost as a personal coach." Teresa Douglas, co-author of Secrets of the Remote Workforce.

106 pages, Paperback

Published March 5, 2019

About the author

Pilar has been writing since she was seven, although she never thought her work would be available to the whole world.

With the increase in popularity of e-readers, Pilar dug out some of her manuscripts and other pieces of writing and even sat down to research a new book.

The result is a collection of books on theatre (including a translation of Lorca's "When Five Years Pass" that was premiered by her own theatre company in London, some years ago), Spanish culture and professional development.

Pilar still lives in London, where she works as a voiceover and trainer/facilitator.