Leading Remotely: Achieving Success in a Globally Connected World

by Mike Parkes

“Rich and impactful” – Ideas for Leaders
More than ever before, business leaders are responsible for teams spread across regions, countries, and the entire globe. As a result of the pandemic, they've also been increasingly challenged by managing employees working from home. Leading a remote team is a unique challenge, and many leaders struggle by relying upon the skills and approaches that served them well when leading immediate, onsite teams.

Leading Remotely features practical examples and insights from leaders across the globe, and draws upon over 15 years of empirical research to provide essential advice on how to successfully lead remote teams. This is a ground-breaking guide on how to overcome the unique obstacles faced when leading a remote team, featuring key insights and advice drawn from experiences of leadership throughout the pandemic.

208 pages, Paperback

Published September 7, 2021

Reviews

[AnnieM · Rating 2 out of 5]

The topic of this book is timely given that many of us are leading teams who are working remotely. The book has interviews with global leaders and their lessons learned on leading remote teams that were captured pre-pandemic. There are then updated interviews about leading remotely during Covid. A few interesting ideas but overall not much here that is new or interesting. I was underwhelmed by this book unfortunately. I can't recommend this book given the plethora of books being released now on this very topic.

[Cynthia Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

The timing of the publication of Leading Remotely Achieving Success in a Globally Connected World by Mike Parkes led me to expect guidance on navigating the new remote work force. However, this book (more of a textbook case study style) actually focused on remote management in a multi-location and even multi-national corporate setting. The case studies were diverse and interesting. The information was research based and well organized. I especially liked the tables defining the attributes of high, average and poor performing leaders. Overall a solid study of remote leadership in a large corporate environment.

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really excited about this book--a very timely premise as so many businesses have transitioned to remote work due to the pandemic.

Unfortunately, I found the writing style dry; it read more like a business-school textbook (and I've read some!) than a layman's read as we continue to weather covid-19 and anticipate how life will change yet again post-pandemic. Further, the author felt disconnected and unrelatable to me as a reader.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher; all opinions are my own.

[Joe Reddington · Rating 1 out of 5]

There is more leadership advice in an episode of Paw Patrol.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of useful points, with good anecdotes.