"A" WORK DISCUSSION

Within the Unit I Podcast, Chantell, Dayna, and Dr. Rogers discuss how technological improvements have led to an increase in remote workers and ways to connect with remote team members. Do you believe leaders can use the same strategies to connect with remote workers as they would with an onsite team? Why, or why not?

ANSWER THE ABOVE QUESTION AND REPLY TO MY CLASSMATE RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU AGREE? (A MINIMUM OF 125 WORDS or MORE)

CLASSMATE’S POST

In the podcast discussion about remote workers, the important points I understood was building a trustful and dependable relationship with the remote workers. Making a connection and continuing that connection at all times. I believe with the technology available today, teleconferencing, videoconferencing and real-time communications by phone, that leadership can build as meaningful a relationship with remote workers as with in house workers. Remote workers want their tasks communicated well to them and they want the tools they need to get their jobs done. They also want to know that their contribution to the organization is just as important as others. I have been in the position of a remote worker and understand the possible challenges. I appreciated leaders that would not only ask questions about the operational efforts but also about the personal and emotional needs of the remote workers. The success of the organization is dependent on all team members being connected and pulling together towards the same goal of exceeding the strategic vision of the business.