Many of us will realize that we're not suited for #remotework and remote meetings. And this can cause a major work-paradigm-shift. Here's why:
(1) The conversion funnel (Written notes -> Phone Calls -> Video Calls -> In-person meetings) has changed overnight. The penultimate step must now convert. #conversion
(2) This is more difficult in low-trust settings than in high-trust ones. Low-trust environments tend to place a lot of emphasis on the face-to-face meeting. In this context, India will be more affected than the US if the #coronavirus situation persists.
(3) Non-verbal communication skills - both sending and receiving - are slightly different for in-person and virtual interactions. People with a head-start in remote-work will do better in the short-run.
(4) Virtual meetings can leave you with the feeling of less control. Slightly better than a phone-call, but significantly lesser than being on the same table. #virtualmeetings
(5) The remote work environment requires teams to be more planned and coordinated than ever before. Teams not using work management tools effectively will perish to competition. Planners will win.
(6) Patience: the new work paradigm will require one to be more patient and trusting than ever before. Tone needs to be more neutral. The same emotional conversation online and offline can leave people with very different messages [at least in the short term].
(7) Distractions are everywhere. Physical separation from comfort environment no longer possible; requires much more self-control. People will start using more Internet Time Management tools?
(8) The superstars of yesterday and those of tomorrow will require very different attributes. As always, those who adapt faster will survive.
