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Roberta Sawatzky

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Today's featured guest is Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta is a remote work advocate who does focused research on related issues. Through her work as a professor at the Okanoggin School Of Business, and her role of Primary Consultant at the remote work consultancy, SAM consulting, Roberta has become one of the most well-known and respected thought leaders in the space. Here to talk about being the kind of leader remote workers need — now amid a public health crisis — and beyond, join me in welcoming Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta SawatzkyRemote work advocate who does focused research around related issues. Business Professor, Remote Worker, Coach, Speaker, Trainer &amp; Developerhttps://www.samisremote.com/https://probeandponder.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky/On twitter at: @RobertaS2014Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - [https://tmapart.com/kttw]03:00 - Background07:00 - COVID outbreak/Shift to remote/Physical distance12:30 - Importance of routine14:00 - Process discussion17:30 - Silver linings22:00 - The rise of opportunist advisors23:30 - Competencies of a remote worker25:30 - A time for opportunity?28:00 - Calm before the storm/Intentionality30:00 - Need for connection32:00 - Being the kind of leader remote workers need35:00 - Traits of a great remote worker/remote leader37:30 - Trusting and being trustworthy42:00 - Being ready for what might be the new normal45:00 - Breaking boundaries/building relationships49:00 - Diversity of thought51:00 - Work-Life integration55:00 - Workplace stigma57:30 - Leaders are learners1:00:00 - Tools and resources for remote leaders/assessments1:03:00 - Competencies of a remote leader1:05:00 - Where to find RobertaAbout Roberta SawatzkyContinually curious about many things, Roberta is currently focusing on how remote and virtual employees can be set up for success, and how to create amazing learning environments that embrace international and domestic students in the college classroom.Roberta is a:Remote workerProfessor (HR and Management)Coach/consultantConference speakerWorkshop facilitatorCurriculum developerRoberta specializes in:Remote/virtual workStrengths based developmentAppreciative Inquiry approachesTraining and developmentRecruitment and selectionTeam building===👉Subscribe: Teammate Apart Podcast Link👉See our Website: http://www.teammateapart.com🎙 Teammate Apart Podcast: Teammate Apart Podcast Link✍️ Teammate Apart Articles: http://www.teammateapart.com/podcast—Visit our website:http://www.teammateapart.comEmergency COVID-19 remote work policy guide:https://tmapart.com/coronavirus—Host– Ryan RoghaarEditor– Michael SmithTheme Music – “I Don’t O U” by OPM https://opmden.com/

Today's featured guest is Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta is a remote work advocate who does focused research on related issues. Through her work as a professor at the Okanoggin School Of Business, and her role of Primary Consultant at the remote work consultancy, SAM consulting, Roberta has become one of the most well-known and respected thought leaders in the space. Here to talk about being the kind of leader remote workers need — now amid a public health crisis — and beyond, join me in welcoming Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta Sawatzky Remote work advocate who does focused research around related issues. Business Professor, Remote Worker, Coach, Speaker, Trainer &amp; Developer <a href="https://www.samisremote.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samisremote.com/</a> <a href="https://probeandponder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://probeandponder.com/</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky/</a> On twitter at: @RobertaS2014Resources: Keep The World Working Campaign - [<a href="https://tmapart.com/kttw%5D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tmapart.com/kttw]</a>03:00 - Background 07:00 - COVID outbreak/Shift to remote/Physical distance 12:30 - Importance of routine 14:00 - Process discussion 17:30 - Silver linings 22:00 - The rise of opportunist advisors 23:30 - Competencies of a remote worker 25:30 - A time for opportunity? 28:00 - Calm before the storm/Intentionality 30:00 - Need for connection 32:00 - Being the kind of leader remote workers need 35:00 - Traits of a great remote worker/remote leader 37:30 - Trusting and being trustworthy 42:00 - Being ready for what might be the new normal 45:00 - Breaking boundaries/building relationships 49:00 - Diversity of thought 51:00 - Work-Life integration 55:00 - Workplace stigma 57:30 - Leaders are learners 1:00:00 - Tools and resources for remote leaders/assessments 1:03:00 - Competencies of a remote leader 1:05:00 - Where to find RobertaAbout Roberta Sawatzky Continually curious about many things, Roberta is currently focusing on how remote and virtual employees can be set up for success, and how to create amazing learning environments that embrace international and domestic students in the college classroom.Roberta is a: Remote worker Professor (HR and Management) Coach/consultant Conference speaker Workshop facilitator Curriculum developerRoberta specializes in: Remote/virtual work Strengths based development Appreciative Inquiry approaches Training and development Recruitment and selection Team building=== 👉Subscribe: Teammate Apart Podcast Link 👉See our Website: <a href="http://www.teammateapart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.teammateapart.com</a>🎙 Teammate Apart Podcast: Teammate Apart Podcast Link ✍️ Teammate Apart Articles: <a href="http://www.teammateapart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.teammateapart.com/podcast</a>— Visit our website: <a href="http://www.teammateapart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.teammateapart.com</a>Emergency COVID-19 remote work policy guide: <a href="https://tmapart.com/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tmapart.com/coronavirus</a>— Host– Ryan Roghaar Editor– Michael Smith Theme Music – “I Don’t O U” by OPM <a href="https://opmden.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://opmden.com/</a>

Roberta Sawatzky - Being the kind of leader remote workers need

Jeff Robbins interviews Roberta Sawatzky, a consultant, business professor and researcher, about the takeaways from her recent remote work research study in conjunction with her son, Nathan Sawatzky. Discussion topics…Why are employees feeling unsupported within co-located companies?What kicked off the remote work research project?The process of sitting down and talking to remote workers to conduct the researchHow remote workers collaborate with others outside their organizations and geographical locationsWhich competencies set co-located employees apart from remote workers?How do personalities affect where people prefer to work?Overcoming difficulties around communication, connection, and work environmentWhich competencies matter most for remote workers?Can you develop the skills to become a remote worker, or are they inherent traits?How to better interview remote job applicants for required competenciesWhy competent remote workers exhibit quiet strength and confidenceUsing StrengthsFinder when hiring remote workersFeeling under-supported as remote workers and what managers can do about itWhat type of feedback do remote managers need to give to remote workers?Giving remote workers a purpose, sharing how they are contributing to the overall goalsSoft skills that managers need when they have remote employees on their teamBuilding better support systems that can easily accommodate distributed team membersCreating an assessment tool to help hiring managers determine if a remote candidate might be a good fitWant to discuss your takeaways from this episode with us? We'd love to share ideas on Twitter @yonder_io!

Jeff Robbins interviews <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roberta Sawatzky</a>, a consultant, business professor and researcher, about the takeaways from her recent <a href="http://www.samisremote.com/research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">remote work research study</a> in conjunction with her son, Nathan Sawatzky. <h2>Discussion topics…</h2><ul><li>Why are employees feeling unsupported within co-located companies?</li><li>What kicked off the remote work research project?</li><li>The process of sitting down and talking to remote workers to conduct the research</li><li>How remote workers collaborate with others outside their organizations and geographical locations</li><li>Which competencies set co-located employees apart from remote workers?</li><li>How do personalities affect where people prefer to work?</li><li>Overcoming difficulties around communication, connection, and work environment</li><li><a href="https://www.yonder.io/post/what-makes-remote-workers-sucessful-research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Which competencies matter most for remote workers</a>?</li><li>Can you develop the skills to become a remote worker, or are they inherent traits?</li><li>How to better interview remote job applicants for required competencies</li><li>Why competent remote workers exhibit quiet strength and confidence</li><li>Using <a href="https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us/strengthsfinder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StrengthsFinder</a> when hiring remote workers</li><li>Feeling under-supported as remote workers and what managers can do about it</li><li>What type of feedback do remote managers need to give to remote workers?</li><li>Giving remote workers a purpose, sharing how they are contributing to the overall goals</li><li>Soft skills that managers need when they have remote employees on their team</li><li>Building better support systems that can easily accommodate distributed team members</li><li>Creating an assessment tool to help hiring managers determine if a remote candidate might be a good fit</li></ul>Want to discuss your takeaways from this episode with us? We'd love to share ideas on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/yonder_io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yonder_io</a>!

Ep 65 - Remote Work Competencies with Roberta Sawatzky

Jeff Robbins interviews Roberta Sawatzky about the necessary skills and competencies for remote work in today’s evolving workplace.Discussion topics…How well are people supported when working remotely?Are we preparing young people for the remote-friendly workplace?How do we link remote work competencies to feedback?Which qualities do remote workers need to demonstrate before they are hired?Why is there often a feeling of shame around working remotely?How hiring entry-level people is a big challenge for distributed companiesWhy each of these competencies matter to remote workers and the distributed companies hiring themWant to discuss your takeaways from this episode with us? We'd love to share ideas on Twitter @yonder_io!

Jeff Robbins interviews <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roberta Sawatzky</a> about the necessary skills and competencies for remote work in today’s evolving workplace.<h2>Discussion topics…</h2><ul><li>How well are people supported when working remotely?</li><li>Are we preparing young people for the remote-friendly workplace?</li><li>How do we link remote work competencies to feedback?</li><li>Which qualities do remote workers need to demonstrate before they are hired?</li><li>Why is there often a feeling of shame around working remotely?</li><li>How hiring entry-level people is a big challenge for distributed companies</li><li>Why <a href="https://www.yonder.io/post/remote-work-research-competencies-for-success" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">each of these competencies</a> matter to remote workers and the distributed companies hiring them</li></ul>Want to discuss your takeaways from this episode with us? We'd love to share ideas on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/yonder_io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yonder_io</a>!

Ep 55 - Remote Work Research With Roberta Sawatzky