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Managing Remote Work Wisely

June 18, 2020 | MIT Sloan Management Review | Leadership

Remote work and virtual teams create immediate challenges of communication and coordination. But beyond those are the more subtle issues of engagement, psychological well-being, morale, and alignment. This collection of articles from MIT Sloan Management Review explores solutions to the multidimensional challenges of remote work.

Articles included with this collection:

Why Time Signals Still Matter When Working Remotely
By Elana Feldman and Melissa Mazmanian

The Surprising Science Behind Successful Remote Meetings
By Steven G. Rogelberg

Three Elements for Successful Virtual Working
By Lynda Gratton

Five Ways to Improve Communication in Virtual Teams
By N. Sharon Hill and Kathryn M. Bartol

Why Teams Still Need Leaders
Lindred (Lindy) Greer, interviewed by Frieda Klotz

Leading Remotely
By Whitney Johnson

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