Conclusion

Conclusion

Leader101 - November 26, 2020

From our interviews, we learned that, during a time of remote work and the use of digital communication channels, (i) motivation has become one of the most important leadership tasks, (ii) work productivity is sometimes questioned, and (iii) applying leadership skills has become more difficult. In this situation, our project is important because it aims to help leaders find out which leadership practices they need to adapt, particularly in the fields of motivating people and communicating effectively via digital channels.  One conclusion of ou…

Workplace Organisation

Workplace Organisation

Leader101 - November 26, 2020

Another point that came up in our interviews and that should not be underestimated in a remote work situation is the workplace organisation at home. This includes the technical and office equipment, time management, and dealing with a new work-life-balance, among others. In this section, we will briefly highlight some issues that should be taken into account when assessing motivation and productivity of employees working remotely, as they can affect the performance and satisfaction to a great deal.  One interviewee said that their equipment a…

Working From Home Office Since March

Working From Home Office Since March

Leader101 - November 26, 2020

An international organisation working from home From an international organisation that has more than 200 employees in Mexico, we interviewed three people: the CEO/country manager, another manager and an employee. The headquarter of the organisation is in Germany and all interviewees are German by nationality but have been working in Mexico for several years. Since March 2020, the whole Mexican division has been working remotely from home.  As an international organisation, remote work processes have been widely used before COVID in order to c…