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Helping those working apart feel closer together
Training managers of remote teams in
how to make the most out of online collaboration.
Since 2016, Virtual Not Distant has been working with leaders, managers and HR professionals in organisations to develop a more adaptable, future-focused and connected workforce. We’ve been championing for an “office-optional” approach for many years, as we know that strong ties can be forged between colleagues, even when they’re many miles apart.
Whether your team has always collaborated online or you have recently adopted a remote or hybrid approach, we can help you become “remote -first”.
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Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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FOR MANAGERS, TEAMS & ORGANISATIONS
We support managers and leaders of remote and hybrid teams through training and meeting facilitation. We support organisations nurture a sense of belonging through our brand new service Podcasting for Connection.
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PODCASTS, BOOKS, AND BLOG
Ignite your spark by reading through our articles, listening to our podcasts (‘21st Century Work Life’ and ‘Management Café’), reading our books (‘Online Meetings that Matter’ and ‘Thinking Remote’) or signing up to our monthly newsletter.
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Latest podcast episodes
21st CENTURY WORK LIFE
The 21st Century Work Life podcast focuses on exploring and discussing various aspects of modern work life. Hosted by Pilar Orti, the show provides insights, strategies, and ideas for individuals and organisations navigating the challenges and opportunities of work in the 21st century.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to remote work, virtual teams, flexible working arrangements, digital collaboration, work-life balance, productivity, and more. Through the What’s Going On episodes, Pilar and co-host Maya Middlemiss delve into the evolving nature of work, considering the impact of technology, globalisation, and changing societal expectations.
Guests on the podcast include experts, thought leaders, and practitioners who share their stories, expertise, and best practices for optimizing work in the modern era. The discussions often revolve around remote team management, distributed workforces, effective communication, remote leadership, and creating a positive work culture in virtual environments.
The 21st Century Work Life podcast aims to help listeners adapt to the changing dynamics of work, foster successful remote collaborations, and enhance their overall work experience in the digital age. Our average episode is about 50 minutes long, and we have extended show notes on the Podcast page of this site.
If you’re looking for a shorter listen, check out Manager Café. Where Tim Burgess and Pilar have an informal conversation about an aspect of management and team leadership, where they share their ideas, their experiences and those things they find difficult! You can find a monthly digest to the show here, and if you want to check out the time-coded show notes and some illustrations, head over to the dedicated site managementcafepodcast.com.
You can find all the episodes for 21st Century Work Life and Management Café in your favourite podcast app.
It’s Tim and Pilar’s last episode. They’ve been away from managing others for a while, and so they felt like they’ve run out of experiences to share!
But they still managed to have a good ol’ chat about knowing when to move on, and wrapping things up, so they hope you’ll join them for a last cup of coffee (or tea!).