Thank you for enjoying Vivo Team's Connect 2020 Swag Bag, which was conceived to give relevant and useful content to leaders and team members to support productivity and collaboration though the pandemic and beyond.
Please enjoy our TOP TEN most downloaded, read, and viewed content over the past 23(!!!) issues. Happy holidays and I hope you continue to enjoy your Swag Bag!
Renée Safrata | CEO of Vivo Team
#1 - 9 Tools for Running Effective Virtual Meetings
Suddenly, some or all of your teams are working remotely—many of whom are not experienced doing so! What now?
By agreeing to a set of meeting behaviours, teams increase productivity and engagement significantly. Just because it's obvious to you doesn't mean it is to everyone. Get your team on the same page! Here is a video and handout for you to share with your team: WATCH VIDEO
2Gold Awards for Best Team Development Program and Best Advance in Measuring the Impact of Leadership Development (with Mowi Canada West)
Bronze Award for Best Team Development Program (with Portage College)
#3 - How to Shine Online!
More energy, more engagement, and more active listening.
You can shine online! Whether you are a team member, manager or leader, use these guidelines to meaningfully show up for, participate in, or lead your virtual meetings. Here's a handout to share with your team:
#4 - 5 Things Accidental Leaders Can Do to Succeed
Being highly skilled in your profession is completely different than being highly skilled in leading a team.
Many technicians who are promoted into leadership roles fail to meet expectations, even right up to the CEO level! Here is a handout of things accidental leaders can do right now to help them succeed:
#5 - The D.O.S.E. (Direct Ongoing Swift Encounter)
Effectively connect with and be accountable to your team and projects by introducing a D.O.S.E.
Efficiently keep everyone on your team in the loop with this tactical, 10-12 minute meet up designed to share information, clarify stuck points, celebrate small wins, and get clear on priorities. Try bi-weekly to start and increase frequency if necessary. Here is a handout for you to share with your team:
Renée started recording her musing on daily walks and it blossomed into our popular series, Manager Minute with Renée Safrata. Click through to see the top 3 Manager Minutes of 2020!
Management of workplace behaviors is an important skill, but it is rarely directly taught.
Learn what the 5 ingredients of Emotional Intelligence are so you can increase your own awareness of your behaviors while respecting those of others. Here's a handout to share with your team:
#8 - 2020 Pandemic: The future of the workplace and related team behavoirs.
By Renée Safrata | White Paper
Many countries are starting to reopen and people may be heading back to the office. But, what does this look like? Social distancing orders still stand and rigorous cleaning practices are required to keep everyone safe. In person meetings and training still seem like a dream from the past. We’re not yet back to normal. We are embarking on business as unusual.
Dr. Jim Sellner, PhD. DipC. answers questions on leadership, motivation, accountability, manager connection, and working on a remote team. Click through to see the top 3 Ask Dr. Jim questions from 2020!
