The Perfect Virtual Leader

In a traditional office environment there is a highly developed leadership culture that depends upon meetings and metrics.  The projects are clearly identified and the project management software monitors progress.

In a virtual context an entirely new working culture has to be developed.  At the top of the list is the relational skill set of the leader.  Leadership now is not as transactional but highly relational.

Now your team wants to know if you really care about them and can they trust you to lead them out of this crisis.  This Forbes Post is a great read:

“Leadership comes easily in an office, right? You can see people, observe their behavior, build relationships, go out for lunch, give guidance and motivate them to achieve great things. You can monitor performance, coach, share knowledge and create a positive vibe.

That’s the romantic view. Most people will have worked in offices where factors such as politics, personalities and patchy management stopped them from giving their best. ”

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