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How to Be an Effective Remote Manager

Learn how to maintain your presence and success at work as a manager of a remote team.

Beginner
1h 9m

Created by Madecraft

Last Updated Jun 04, 2026

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How to Be an Effective Remote Manager

Learn how to maintain your presence and success at work as a manager of a remote team.

Beginner
1h 9m

Created by Madecraft

Last Updated Jun 04, 2026

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What you'll learn

Managers of remote teams face unique challenges, but they also have unique opportunities to help their team thrive. In this course, executive coach Mitch Simon shares his advice for leaders who oversee remote teams. Mitch starts by enforcing the importance of fun in a remote workplace, and for allowing natural conversation to take place. you'll learn the significance of setting a tone and gathering the right people together, along with the importance of being vulnerable with your team by way of transparency and empathy. Mitch also highlights some classic leadership missteps such as micromanaging, avoiding conflict, and hiding details from your team. He closes by outlining the importance of creating safe spaces where your team can take risks, give and receive feedback, and learn along the way. After this course, you'll feel equipped to lead with confidence in a remote environment.

How to Be an Effective Remote Manager
Beginner
1h 9m
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