Successfully lead a business. Even if you are not on site yourself. I am convinced that it works. What are the challenges and how do you keep the overview in numerous locations? A review and basic tips.
Lead over long distances
There are many reasons that can force a managing director to be physically absent from his own company. Some examples are permanent Meetings, frequent business trips or the Foundation a new branch.
The expansion abroad is a particularly time-consuming process, as I can say from my own experience. In 2012, when I opened the first branch of my Company opened on another continent, I had no idea how time-consuming and elementary my work there would be.
5 Tips for Leading In Absence
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Instead of staying in South Africa for a few weeks, as planned, I spent a full six months at our new location in Johannesburg.
I had to get used to it, my many Employees in Germany also a very large one Distance zu to organize. It is a tough learning process, but ultimately Success leads. In addition to the 14 branches in Germany, my company is now represented at five locations abroad. Below are basic tips on how to succeed in running a business while you're away.
1. Digital desk
Today's Technology - from chat programs to video telephony - offers all possibilities for efficient Communication over great distances. With the advancing digitization of the last few years, more and more freedoms for mobile working have been added. The Office from back then fits into every pocket, so to speak.
So you are not always physically physically, but always close to the action. Modern options must be used efficiently and in a well-structured manner, without letting them become time-robbers.
2. to transfer responsibility
Tasks resign. Less even in the Hand take. Transfer responsibility to employees without taking responsibility yourself. This is the cornerstone for a new understanding of cooperation.
And it works. You have to be Executive being able to let go and still give the employees the feeling of always being there for them. Employees become this way fast more experienced and confident. You develop entrepreneurial skills. The responsibility, spread over several heads, ultimately gives everyone in the company a bit of freedom.
3. give trust
The new responsibility of the employees and the associated trust pays off in the long term according to my experience. One should always assume that the employees - even in the absence of the management - conscientiously do the tasks assigned to them.
The prerequisite for this is of course a harmonious cooperation in the company. In general: trust is the basis of every working relationship. Because those who constantly monitor their employees dampen theirs in the long term Motivation.
4. Create culture of appreciation
Only who with the Power of his employees - and does not prefer to constantly complain about their weaknesses - can develop potential. It is always worthwhile to have an open ear for the employees, to inquire about their well-being and at the right time to say something positive Feedback to pronounce.
This creates a good working atmosphere. After all, all colleagues should feel comfortable. A fair bonus system can do the whole thing too Team motivate. With incentives like these, employees set their own long-term Set.
5. Mentor for employees
Common goals should always be remembered by all employees. For this it is important to be a contact person and mentor for the entire team. Listening and showing empathy.
Background and encourage experiences. The correct way must be: Coaching instead of permanent Control. This is all the more important when there is a physical distance between bosses and employees. In this way, employees can develop further and find their own way to success.
Conclusion
Leading in absentia works. It even strengthens the feeling of togetherness. You don't have to work in IM, but in AM companies. Be a supportive mentor for your employees. Humanity, mutual trust and above all Esteem are the cornerstones of success. Employees are strengthened by handing over responsibility to them. This will unleash a lot of potential for the company.
I myself am often amazed at the great power that a healthy team spirit can develop. The Contact on eye level to my employees, both sides see it as an enrichment. It conveys security and creates space for development. With the necessary sensitivity, it is mine Opinions according to be feasible for everyone Shop also to be carried out over a great distance.
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Nelly Kostadinova. Founder of Lingua-World, consultant and speaker. Nelly Kostadinova is originally from Bulgaria. Her career began there as a journalist. After the fall of the Wall in 1990, she left her old life behind and built a new life for herself in Cologne. Seven years later she founded the translation and interpreting service Lingua-World. She quickly formed the small agency into an international company. Today, Lingua-World has around 10.000 translators and a total of 19 branches in Germany, Great Britain, South Africa and Rwanda. With her localization service Lingua-for-growth, Nelly Kostadinova has been advising companies on successfully integrating their websites and presences on the global market since 2015. Kostadinova is economic ambassador for the city of Cologne and has set herself the goal of building bridges with her services - with language. The African continent is particularly close to her heart. It is expanding into developing countries in order to get involved locally and to train local specialists with its knowledge. 
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