Explainers Archives - NOBL Academy

Selecting the Right Tools to Support Distributed Teams

With more employees working from home, companies are seeking out the best digital tools to support them—but don’t neglect the human side of any rollout.

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Real Resilience: Navigating Boundaries and Burnout in a Crisis

COVID has a lot of people feeling on edge—take steps to maximize your time and make sure you’re managing yourself as a leader

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How to Maintain Company Culture in a Virtual Workplace

Company culture can’t be reduced to ping pong tables, but it does have a physical component. Implement these practices to maintain a strong culture even when working virtually.

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In Conversation: How to Layoff Employees Gracefully in a Remote World—and Why It Matters

NOBL and CareerArc discuss how leaders can better prepare to lead a team through one of the most difficult cultural events

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How to Layoff Employees in a Humane Way

If you can’t avoid layoffs, do it in a manner that respects your employees’ contributions so that even those who leave maintain good-will towards the company.

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Change@Work: Leadership, Resilience, and Remote Work in a Post-COVID World

The future of work has arrived on the back of the coronavirus, COVID-19. On March 24th, NOBL hosted a daylong virtual conference to address the urgently changing nature of work featuring speakers from the NYTimes, Netflix, IBM, Intel, and others.

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Going Remote Overnight: Preparing for the Coronavirus

Many companies across the globe may need to shift to remote work, and quickly, given the growing concern over the coronavirus.

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Succession Planning for Yourself: How to Find a New Leader When It’s Time to Move On

It’s tempting to want to find another “you” to lead the team—instead, evaluate needed skills and adopt a growth mindset to find the right candidate

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How to Actually Impact Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity programs have mixed results. To encourage real diversity, connect it to the bottom line, make meetings more inclusive, and be willing to meet one-on-one to help change mindsets.

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Resilient Leadership: The Power of Presence

Success at work relies on your capacity to cope and even thrive when faced with stress. The good news is that resilience is a skill, and that practice can help you manage your presence.