It may be a few months since the world really started paying attention to the coronavirus outbreak but many organisations are still coming to terms with the changes forced on them by this global pandemic. With the majority of the world’s population under some form of lockdown, many businesses have asked their employees to work from home in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19. But while some individuals thrive in distributed working environments, others struggle. While the rise of mobile work has highlighted the importance of technological support and work-from-home strategies, many businesses another essential component of distributed team success – Emotional Intelligence. Technology alone cannot guarantee success.
Successful leaders combine technology with emotional intelligence. The following infographic outlines some tips to help you develop this trait in your workplace.