As part of a global pandemic in 2020, many companies directed their employees to work from home (WFH). There were so many uncertainties that companies were faced with making decisions on whether to continue with their WFH strategy. In the meantime, leadership worried about keeping their employees productive. Many leaders are still adjusting to this paradigm shift. As the organizational development manager, you decide to address the issue of WFH and the impact of this decision on the organization in a presentation in the upcoming C-suite leadership meeting. Instructions Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that includes the following: Title slide (1 slide) Agenda (1 slide) Discuss the transition from transactional leadership to transformational leadership practices and any obstacles leaders will face by not having a physical presence with their team (1-2 slides) Describe the measurements a leader may take in order to ensure consistency and quality from their team while they are WFH (1-2 slides) Explain how work from home can affect an organization overall and what the leader can do to maintain cohesion (1-2 slides) Describe the steps a leader should take when their team is transitioning from the office to WFH (1-2 slides) Conclusion (1 slide)
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Title: Managing Work From Home: Leadership and Organizational ImpactSubtitle: Prepared by: SamDateAgenda (1 slide)Leadership shift from transactional to transformationalMaintaining team performance and qualityOrganizational impact of WFHSteps for transitioning teamsConclusionTransactional to Transformational Leadership (1-2 slides)Transactional leadership: Focus on tasks, rules, and supervision. Works well in-office but less effective remotely.Transformational leadership: Inspires, motivates, and encourages innovation. Critical for WFH to keep engagement high.Obstacle: Leaders may struggle to read team morale, build trust, or manage performance without physical presence.Measuring Team Performance Remotely (1-2 slides)Use clear KPIs (tasks completed, deadlines met)Weekly check-ins via video or chatEncourage self-reporting and accountabilityUse collaborative tools like project management software (Trello, Asana)Organizational Impact of WFH (1-2 slides)Positive: Flexibility, reduced overhead, wider talent poolChallenges: Reduced team cohesion, communication gaps, potential burnoutLeader actions: Regular team meetings, virtual team-building, clear communication channelsSteps for Transitioning Teams to WFH (1-2 slides)Set clear expectations (tasks, hours, communication)Train team on remote tools and softwareEstablish feedback loops (surveys, one-on-ones)Monitor progress and adjust policies as neededConclusion (1 slide)Successful WFH requires transformational leadership, clear measurement, and strong communicationLeaders must actively maintain team engagement and cohesionFlexibility and trust are key to sustaining productivity
