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Vernon Roberts

The Path for Virtual and Hybrid Teams is More Difficult ... Here is some advice!

by: Vernon Roberts September 2022 Walking on a sidewalk is vastly different than hiking a mountain trail. The trail is uneven, there...

Vernon Roberts

3 Virtual Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

by: Vernon Roberts March 7, 2021 Working Virtually was forced into action for many businesses due to the pandemic. Here are 3 big...

Vernon Roberts

Still in Your Pajamas! 3 Tips to Improve Your Virtual Communications

OK, that's not exactly accurate. I have never led meetings in my pajamas, just running shorts. Sometimes I top the shorts and running...

Vernon Roberts

Stop Whining and Turn On Your Webcam

Ok, ok. I know it's a pain at times. Setting up that web cam or simply turning it on when you don't feel presentable. Many times we don’t...

Vernon Roberts

Start with WHY First when Leading Virtually

When influencing, through presentation or conversation, it is to your advantage if you spend just a moment setting the proper context...

Laura Pierce

Why Virtual Meetings SUCK! 3 More Things To Do Now (Part 2)

Let’s revisit meetings that suck. In Part One, it was observed that the “laptop up and mobile device on” syndrome would not happen during...

Vernon Roberts

Why Virtual Meetings SUCK! Three Cures (Part 1)

Imagine closing the clear glass door to your conference room and walking to your seat at the table to begin your meeting. While your eyes...

Vernon Roberts

Information Can Kill Virtual Teams

You can't over communicate. I've said this numerous times to technology leaders that I coach as they manage large scale change projects....

Vernon Roberts

Miscommunications Are Magnified on Virtual Teams

Late last evening I received a text from a teammate that read, "I'm not available, Sorry." Obviously this doesn't appear to be weird on...