Episode 140: Tips for Working Remotely Amidst COVID-19

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The spread of COVID-19 has changed the workplace for many people: in many cases, it means that people are working remotely for the first time or working remotely in different ways than they previously did with partners or kids at home. It’s important to have a strategy in place for keeping team members engaged and productive. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s episode, Tiffany Crumpton, Director of Marketing for Blackbaud Higher Education Solutions talks with Blackbaud change management expert Mike Reardon about the best strategies for successfully maintaining an engaged remote staff. Listen to the episode to hear what Tiffany and Mike have to say about virtually promoting interpersonal communication, maintaining a sense of normalcy during these unprecedented times, and staying engaged while working remotely amidst COVID-19.</span></p> <p><strong>Topics Discussed in This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Tiffany and her team are managing the transition to working at home</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to promote interpersonal communication remotely</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips for managers to create collaborative environments for team members</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Steps that all people can take to stay engaged</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Finding ways to help others</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips and tricks for people who are working remotely for the first time or doing it in a new way</span> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanye"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tiffany Crumpton</