Editor’s note: Digital transformations can frustrate employees if leaders don’t communicate opportunities to learn new skills. Successful change initiatives depend on structured communications for long-term sustainability.

Many organizations have moved to hybrid work – this means employees are establishing a new method of collaborating and communicating. Virtual teams undertake most of their work online rather than coming into the office and meeting with their colleagues in person. Let’s look at what makes a strong framework for virtual team members to collaborate and communicate.

Meet your business goals and inspire your team by leading with humanity.

Being or becoming a manager can feel like a daunting task in today’s business world. This is especially true if you’re new to management, recently stepped into a higher-level or unfamiliar role, or leading a rapidly growing company. While we can’t solve all the growing pains you face, we have some great news: No matter your industry or your level of management, you’ll perform the same set of four functions as a manager.

Working from home is the new norm, with most employees embracing remote work. Flexible work models have plenty of benefits for both employees and companies while having little to no negative impact on productivity levels. However, distributed teams have their own challenges. Managers must adapt to workers in different time zones, implement asynchronous communication, and ensure remote workers are still engaged.

There is no question that effective leadership skills are essential for anyone who wants to succeed in business. In a constantly changing and evolving world, the ability to lead and persuade others is more important than ever. However, many people don’t know where to start when it comes to developing their essential leadership qualities. We’ve put together this list of 10 ways to increase your leadership skills!

When you’re driving change to your stakeholders—be it the executive team, your employees, the board, or even the customers—the situation comes with its own gravitational force. “You have every opportunity to lose trust and to see it erode. So being genuine and getting it right really matters,” Anna Binder, Asana’s Head of People, explains to me in her matter-of-fact style during a recent phone call.

A company having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds is always tricky to manage. However, it is the responsibility of a manager to ensure that every member of the team is working as productively as they possibly can, even if that means taking the time to understand each person. The most effective teams are created when a manager is aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each employee, knows how to make the most of each person’s special skills, and promotes teamwork.

Unless TV is lying to us (what? never!), these are the qualities that separate the amateurs from the pros.

Ah! The never-ending quest of keeping your staff motivated. We know how difficult it can be to deal with an underperforming employee. They may be dragging down the rest of the team or taking up valuable resources that could be put to better use. In some cases, it may even seem like they are trying to sabotage your company. It can be tricky to know how to handle the situation, but don’t worry – we’re here to help!