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In this week’s edition 👉💻Remote work trends you need to know to thrive as a virtual facilitator
Let’s jump right in!
⏳I thought learning virtual facilitation was a temporary measure.
When the pandemic hit, I wasn’t convinced that it was worth the time and effort to learn to lead groups online. Surely things would be back to in-person before too long. And this whole virtual facilitation thing would be a thing of the past.
💻Remote work is here to stay.
I’m glad I didn’t bet any money on my initial prediction 😅. It didn’t take me too many online sessions to realize that a major shift was underway. The latest research points to the fact remote work will increase in the coming years. And it is revolutionizing the way we work.
🌊The massive shift to online has opened new opportunities.
More people are learning and working online. That means that people who know how to facilitate virtual classes, meetings, training, and events (like you!) will be in high demand. But to seize these opportunities, we need to understand the larger trends that are unfolding.
🤔What are the remote work trends you need to know to thrive as a virtual facilitator?
That’s our Quest for this week 🔎
👉5 trend reports on remote work worth reading
Plus
👉Last chance to register for a free session on Trust – This Wednesday, June 15. More details and coupon code below👇
📈5 Trend Reports on Remote Work Worth Reading
Here are 5 reports and articles with insights and research that helped me understand the future of remote work, and what this means for virtual facilitation.
1. 8 Key Remote Work Trends for 2022 – 2024– Josh Howarth, Exploding Topics
Good for 👉 recent stats on the mass adoption of online work, and the increasing focus on well-being.
“The pandemic changed long-term expectations of where and how people work.” Exploding Topics
2. Remote Work Is Here To Stay And Will Increase Into 2023, Experts Say – Bryan Robinson, Ph.D., Forbes
Good for 👉 a round-up of research reports on remote work.
“The world of work will never truly return to the way it was before.” Ragu Bhargava
3. The State of Remote Work 2021 – Owl Labs
Good for 👉 colorful graphs and visuals. Email required.
“70% said it’s often or always difficult to contribute or be part of a conversation when on video calls.” Owl Labs study
4. Statistics on Remote Work That Will Surprise You – Apollo Technical
Good for 👉 stats – lots of them.
Globally, 16% of companies are fully remote.
5. The Online Meeting Revolution – Slido
Good for 👉 expert insights and tips for improving remote meetings. Email required.
“42% of virtual meeting attendees don’t speak their minds.” Slido
📅Don’t Miss the Virtual Connection Lab on Trust – Wednesday, June 15 @11-12:15 PT
Join me and Scaling Intimacy Founder Jenny Sauer Klien for a 90-minute interactive session on Trust. It’s fantastic to see how many of you have already signed up and I can’t wait to see you there.
This session is for you if you lead virtual teams, cohort-based courses, and online communities and you are looking for ways to establish trust with your group members right away.
You’ll get:
👉2 activities for building trust that you can use with your groups
👉An opportunity to connect and learn with peers from around the globe
The session will be experiential. It will not be recorded.
Jenny has generously offered members of the Quest free access with the code GWYNFREE2022. You can register here👇
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