Many industry observers have debated on the origin of entrepreneurship. The fact to note here is that most scholars who debate the origin of entrepreneurship are either Economists or Historians. The common forum accepts that the concept of ‘Entrepreneur’ is derived from the French concept entreprendre, which matches closely with the English concept of business conduct; in this sense – “to undertake”. From the business point of view, to undertake simply means to start a business.
The soar in the number of people who have switched to working remotely in the past decade is not a bluff.
With greater flexibility, saved time and money on commuting, and comfort in knowing that you have more life-scheduling freedom, it’s no wonder that more people choose to take the leap and apply for remote jobs instead of office-based ones.
And while this workplace movement sounds good not only on paper but in practice, too, it is still met with a hefty dose of skepticism from both employees and employers.
Here are the most common challenges they face: The lack of clear communication It’s not only about the conversations in the common kitchen and quick catch-ups in the hallway; the bigger issue lies in the absence of body language and voice tone cues that make up most of the interpersonal communication.
Just like the mice whose brain cells began to gradually die off, we are prone to developing mental health problems like anxiety and depression that can ultimately reverse all the benefits associated with the freedom-prompting remote work.
Four tips to manage a remote team like a pro Before we dive into the hands-on approaches proven to help remote teams function their best, you need to remember that there’s no one-size-fits-all type of fix.
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