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> Remote makes upskilling, onboarding and knowledge transfer much less likely and harder Uhh, why? Zoom calls still exist, you know? We can also communicate th
by sekai 4y ago
> Remote makes upskilling, onboarding and knowledge transfer much less likely and harder
Uhh, why? Zoom calls still exist, you know? We can also communicate through writing and ask questions. What matters is the willingness to acquire this knowledge, not the method used
- concordDance 4y agoWell, to use an example from my professional life, when fresh grads joined after WfH it was MUCH harder to notice when they were stuck, in person in the office id just glance over or hear a noise of confusion. Also way easier to do real time adjustments to explanations that aren't hitting home when you can see their faces. Pointing at bits of screen or swapping keyboards also valuable. Additionally, taking the time to take the junior down for some table football or a tea and a chat makes them MUCH more comfortable with you and they'll feel MUCH more able to come to you to ask for help or explanation or admit they don't understand something.
- confusedemoji1 4y ago> hear a noise of confusion Can you elaborate on this noise?
- concordDance 4y agoDepended on person. Some just confused mumbling, one made an ee sound, one gave a particular kind of sigh.
- bart_spoon 4y agoIf your ability to manage employees is dependent on their subconscious, guttural audio cues, your management is fucked beyond belief. Regular checkins, pair coding sessions, onboarding roadmaps, careful selection of initial projects, and fostering an open-door culture should all be a part of managing any new employee, whether in person or remote. And when done properly, there is no difference in the ability for employees to transfer knowledge or get onboarded between in office or remote.