Maintain Order While Managing Long-Distance
• How to give multiple locations a business “road map” that’ll keep them headed in the right direction
• How to create crystal-clear procedures that off-site staff will follow to the letter
• Expert insight on “friendly” competition between sites . . . could this be doing your company more harm than good?
• Discuss today’s long-distance management challenges and brainstorm possible solutions
• How to quickly smooth things over when you have to lay down the law and enforce an unpopular policy . . . from a distance
• The one action you must take if you want to significantly slow down the paper blizzard from multiple locations
Stay In Touch — And Control — No Matter What
• How to keep your finger on the pulse of off-site action without making employees feel like “Big Brother” is watching
• What responsibilities you must shoulder alone . . . and when you can safely share the load with off-site employees
• A common — but deadly — management mistake that’ll ensure an off-site office will never trust your motives
• Determine the fastest way to get a poorly performing location up to speed
• How to quickly and accurately check the quality of products or services at any location
• The inside secrets to creating a lasting bond between off-sites so every employee feels like they’re on the same team
Establish Quality-Minded Teams You Can Rely On
• How to structure teams so they’ll pull together . . . no matter which site they’re from
• How to ease resentment at a satellite location when a home-office employee is chosen for a promotion
• The only way to handle teams that were established before your time without decreasing productivity
• How to build an “emergency response” team that’ll know what can be handled independently . . . and when to call you immediately
Troubleshoot Off-Site Problems Like A Pro
• How often you should be visiting each site . . . any less and you’re begging for trouble
• Phone or face-to-face? The best way to approach a site problem without alienating anyone
• How to put a stop to childish disputes between sites . . . without taking sides or making matters worse
• Develop a reward system that’ll motivate employees from all levels at every location
• How to determine whether you should coach . . . counsel . . . or warn the entire staff at a location about their performance
• An action plan that’ll help you handle any “cover-up” you might find . . . no matter how large or small
• How to ensure the “isolation factor” won’t turn into a problem at remote locations