• Mastering Hybrid Coaching: Avoiding Proximity Bias in Remote Teams

  • Oct 7 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Mastering Hybrid Coaching: Avoiding Proximity Bias in Remote Teams

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  • Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry tackle the challenge of proximity bias and its impact on coaching in remote and hybrid teams. Proximity bias, where leaders give preferential treatment to those physically closer, can skew coaching opportunities and development. Wayne and Marisa discuss how to overcome this bias and ensure remote team members receive equal attention and guidance. You’ll also learn practical tips on how to leverage technology, such as Zoom, Slack, and Teams, to create more effective and meaningful coaching experiences. Key Takeaways Defining Proximity Bias: What it is and why it matters, not just for leaders but also for peers and teams.Coaching Differences: How coaching remote employees differs from in-person coaching and why proximity plays a significant role.The Importance of Regular Feedback: How coaching should be proactive, consistent, and more formal in remote settings to avoid isolation.Leveraging Technology: Tips on using tools like Zoom and Slack to enrich one-on-one coaching experiences and maintain engagement.Avoiding Bias in Hybrid Teams: Strategies to ensure that in-office employees don’t get favored over their remote counterparts during coaching sessions.The Emotional Impact: How not receiving feedback or coaching can be demotivating for remote employees, and what leaders can do to avoid this. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:27 What is Proximity Bias? 01:35 How Proximity Bias Affects Coaching 03:11 Differences Between In-Person and Remote Coaching 05:14 Signs of Proximity Bias in One-on-Ones 07:45 Using Technology to Enhance Remote Coaching 09:48 Creating a Level Playing Field with Remote Tools 10:48 Coaching Conversations: Feedback and Emotional Dynamics 12:22 The Importance of Trust in Coaching 14:05 How to Start a Good Coaching Conversation 17:49 Final Thoughts on Hybrid Coaching 18:25 Long-Distance Leader Book Promotion 18:56 Outro Related Episodes Is Your Hybrid Work Strategy a Mule or a Platypus?Deciphering the Dynamics of Hybrid Work with Henry O'LoughlinCreating Ethical Visibility on Remote TeamsSolving the Challenges of Hybrid Teams with AI Technology with Projjal (PJ) Ghatak Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne TurmelEmail Wayne TurmelConnect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedInLearn more about Marisa EikenberryEmail Marisa EikenberryConnect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedInPurchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeammatePurchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeamThe Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
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