Has the COVID-19 crisis changed the way you work? In late April, the American Management Association (AMA) posed that question to its members. Among the more than 500 respondents, an overwhelming majority—95.1%—answered YES. Nearly 70% had shifted to working remotely. During this time of transition and uncertainty, the majority continued to invest in professional training. 81% expressed an interest in attending webinars, and nearly a third said they would consider enrolling in multi-day online courses. More than 65% of those surveyed were in a management or executive management position.
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As this survey affirms, business leaders remain committed to professional development during the pandemic. In this time of rampant disruption, effective management is more important than ever to maintaining peak performance, teamwork, and morale. As working from home, whether daily or part of the week, becomes the new normal for many companies, managers are seeking out web-based training to help them build critical skills to meet the new demands of doing their job in a virtual environment.
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In response to this urgent need, AMA offers a timely online series for managers, Ask the Expert. In each web session, a respected thought leader on AMA’s faculty discusses a vital aspect of managing individuals and teams remotely. Ask the Expert addresses four management topics with targeted advice on virtual challenges:
Motivation: Learn tactics and tips to energize and inspire team members from a distance.
- Take the time to learn what motivates an individual who is working from home, and understand that everyone is different.
- Be intentional and clear about engagements, using open communication.
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