Everyone today is working virtually, not only people located in different countries and time zones, but people on different floors and in different offices. Research shows that physical distance is the factor that impacts people the least when they work remotely, compared to other factors such as inability to relate interpersonally or lack of shared context. 

It is also common to think that technology is at the centre of the virtual workforce but research shows us that people and the relationships between them are at the centre and have the most impact on performance. 

Leading inclusively in a remote and virtual work environment means to be aware of and look out for these hidden traps. It means to consciously use a defined set of interpersonal skills to bridge the gaps that technology created and ensure that all individuals are included.

Coupled with this we are often working remotely with clients, which adds a challenge to the relationship building process.  
 
The workshop will include practical exercises to help participants to:

• Be familiar with the risks and opportunities as shown in research about virtual teams and managing individuals and working with colleagues who work at distance
• Have a clear picture of what a successful and inclusive virtual team looks like 
• Identify which skills they have to develop in order to lead and work with virtual teams and individuals at distance more effectively
• Identify how to apply these skills to all virtual working situations including working with clients. 

Schedule: 

12.00pm: Registrations, lunch and networking
12.30pm - 2.00pm: Talk
2.00pm: Close

About the Speaker – Jean Balfour

Jean Balfour is an organisation consultant, facilitator and Ashridge accredited executive coach with 20 years in organisation and professional development.
Jean leads Bailey Balfour, an organisation consultancy based in Singapore and the UK and working in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. 

www.baileybalfour.com.sg

Jean is passionate about working with organisations to build inclusive workplaces. She ran her first women’s development workshop in 1991 and since then has continued to work with both organisations and individuals on Diversity & Inclusion. Most recently Jean has been facilitating Unconscious Bias and Inclusive Leadership workshops globally.
Jean has an MSc in Organisation Consulting from Ashridge Business School, a Post Grad Diploma in Human Resource Development, and is an Ashridge Accredited Executive Coach. She has wide experience in facilitation and in the development and delivery of a range of leadership and management programmes. 

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Guest Fees: S$30.

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