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Shane Spraggs    

Remote Work Productivity Consultant & Co-Author of ‘The Power of Remote’

For over 25 years, Shane Spraggs has been driving successful projects for a variety of notable media and software start-ups and some of the world’s largest brands, including Disney. As CEO of Virtira, Shane’s focus on productivity has generated immense value for our Fortune 100 clients, and he plays a vital role in developing and implementing cutting-edge systems and strategies that consistently boost the performance of their remote-based teams. Shane is often praised for his ability to evaluate complex organizational challenges and implement solutions that ensure sustainable success with continuous oversight and improvement. He challenges himself and the team at Virtira to constantly identify areas that will improve productivity for our clients. In 2023, Shane co-authored the best-selling book The Power of Remote, an essential guide to modern team management.

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Mastering Remote Team Culture

A comprehensive guide on managing remote teams effectively, covering onboarding, communication, culture building, and non-invasive productivity measurement techniques.

Focus on Relatedness:

Shane advocates for a shift in work dynamics to prioritize relatedness over social interaction, aiming to build inclusive work cultures and a more balanced life.

Creating Environments for Remote Productivity

Dive into the critical elements required to enhance remote productivity for global teams. This presentation focuses on collaboration, communication strategies, and the unique challenges of distributed versus co-located teams.

Distributed Project Management

Explore effective strategies to oversee distributed teams, ensure timely project delivery, and maintain high-quality standards. We'll discuss tools and techniques to foster collaboration, communication, and productivity in a virtual environment, addressing the unique challenges of managing projects without a central physical workspace.

Mastering the Art of Remote Onboarding

Discover key strategies for successfully integrating new hires into your remote team. Learn to create engaging, effective onboarding experiences that foster connection and productivity in a virtual workplace.

Succeeding with Virtual Team Building Activities

Like co-located teams, remote teams still benefit from sharing a moment of levity with others. Learn the dos and don’ts of remote team building.

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Psychological Safety

The Key to Trust and Innovation: Create environments where team members feel safe to speak up, take risks, share their opinions, and call out issues and errors-even those of their boss.

How to Run a Remote Retrospective (Workshop)

Learn to use this critical tool in a remote setting. Retrospectives allow teams to reflect on their work, identify areas for improvement, and make changes that can help them work more efficiently and effectively.

Strategic Planning for Remote Organizations (Workshop)

This workshop addresses the challenges remote businesses face in aligning their teams towards common goals and establishing a successful strategic plan without a central office.

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