Category: Leading at a distance

  • Leading at a Distance – 5 – internal distance

    Leading at a Distance – 5 – internal distance

    “Leading at a Distance” is part of the daily experience of internationally operating organizations. In this 5th episode of our lecture series, we look at ”internal” or organizational distances. We start by describing how internal distances are rooted in every organisation’s structure, and point out ways to turn these distances into productive proximity Also, check…

  • Leading at a Distance – 4 – Language Distance

    Leading at a Distance – 4 – Language Distance

    “Leading at a Distance” is part of the daily experience of internationally operating organizations. In this fourth part of our series, we talk about how language can create distance. How can an organization, and how can you as a manager deal with different linguistic backgrounds present in your team in order to foster participation and…

  • Leading at a Distance -3 – Cultural Distance

    Leading at a Distance -3 – Cultural Distance

    “Leading at a Distance” is part of the daily experience of internationally operating organizations. In this second part of our series, we focus on cultural distance. How can an organization, and how can you as a manager deal with different cultural backgrounds present in your team?

  • Leading at a Distance – 2 – Geographical Distance

    Leading at a Distance – 2 – Geographical Distance

    “Leading at a Distance” is part of the daily experience of internationally operating organizations. In this second part of our series, we focus on geographical distance. How can you establish “presence” and “contact” in a geographically separated team? Discover ways how you as a leader can foster connectivity Also, check out the other parts of…

  • Leading at a Distance

    Leading at a Distance

    “Leading at a Distance” is part of the daily experience of internationally operating organizations. We distinguish four “dimensions” of distance: geographical, cultural, language and organizational – and point to ways to “bridge” these distances as a leader.