Virtual Effectiveness Consulting

InSync Training recently asked me to write a post on how to cope with long online days. Whether you're in meetings or the classroom, I...

As humans we prefer to collect and work together in the same space. When we're in the same space we naturally have a collegial sense of...

The answer: the same things that motivate us face-to-face -- challenging work, recognition, being valued, feeling like we're in the know,...

If you're used to working in an office surrounded by people and now find yourself and your team distributed in their homes you may also...

Learning how to achieve a high level of comfort and productivity in a virtual landscape takes time and practice. Here are a few general...

Today's virtual survival tactic tips are focussed on how to stay connected with your team and how to feel confident in your technology...

Not long ago if someone had called into a meeting and said "I've got my 11-month-old on my lap, I hope that’s okay?" the majority of the...

There are an enormous number of things that can impact our ability to work effectively across time zones. Here are 5 things that can...

This is a question I hear a lot; it's the wrong question. Chances are the introverts in your audience are just as engaged as the...

I recently wrote a blog post for the Association for Talent Development. To learn more about the importance of Role Modelling and...

You know you're an effective meeting facilitator and participant so why do you feel dissatisfied or even frustrated when you finish your...

Underestimating the value of virtual balance is a costly mistake. On average people spend 31 hours per month in meetings. That's a lot of...

How often do you hear your virtual meeting break into laughter and you have no idea why? Or, you feel like you're missing part of the...

Recently a friend told me that he left his successful career at a long-time employer because of the 'virtual culture' that had evolved...

Some of the key aspects to working remotely effectively are things like clear communication, trust, consistency and personal connection....