📢 Remote onboarding: Why bootcamps don't work anymore | Ep68 OoO

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Are your remote onboarding tactics stuck in the eighties?

Here's the tea: many remote companies are still all about those cringe-inducing bootcamps - think military-level intensity meets CrossFit cult vibes.

Sounds fun, right? Spoiler: it’s not.

I’m here to tell you that bootcamps don’t work online.

Translating those iconic 80s and 90s team-bonding rituals to a remote setting is a mission impossible scenario. And yet, it's still the top choice for many managers.

🥱 Those powerful in-person experiences don’t translate through a Zoom screen.

It presents remote managers with a unique challenge.

How do we onboard a team of remote workers, and make them as effective - as dedicated - as connected, as a highly trained military team?

I’m talking about a team as tight as Navy SEALS without the mud, sweat and tears.

This week, I've got some juicy insights that’ll help you find your way to those answers.

Poor remote onboarding turns your team into a disjointed mess.

They either don’t know what they’re doing for ages, or they speak about doing things, but never actually do them.

It’s your job to hit that sweet spot where efficiency meets engagement.

Onboarding new recruits is hard - I get it.

Nothing says ‘welcome aboard’ like a Zoom call that feels longer than a Monday.

But just because it feels like light hazing, doesn’t mean it’s going to forge lasting connections between your new (bewildered) team member and everyone else.

🚩 More screen time ≠ stronger bonds 🚩

It’s time for a revamp.

Or at least, time to put aside the endless virtual meetings that have become the standard for modern team bonding.

I’m here to break down why replicating in-person intensity flops harder than a sequel to a movie no-one asked for.

Instead of going hard, let’s go smart.

⭐ How do we forge real trust in distributed settings?

⭐ How do we share visions and values without sounding like a broken record?

⭐ And how do we really support each other when the going gets tough?

Without nailing these, you're basically signing up for a cascade of issues, from productivity nosedives to a revolving door of disgruntled team members.

It’s episode 68, and I’m unpacking the top four strategies for creating an intentional, kick-ass remote onboarding experience that actually works.

I bet you’ve heard some onboarding horror stories.

I know I have!

Like the guy who still didn’t know his job five months in. Or the manager who thought six daily calls would magically make everything perfect. (FYI: It didn’t)

Every team is different.

How will you effectively grow yours?

📽️ This Week on Episode 68:

☑️ See what crashes when traditional boot camps collide with remote reality

☑️ Uncover the cons of flying everyone to one spot (not as effective as you’d think!)

☑️ Dive into the async allure of self-guided sessions and where they miss the mark

☑️ Why personal training sessions drain resources faster than they deliver results

☑️ Learn top strategies for a hybrid approach that builds stronger remote teams

🤝 A remote team that bonds well is ready for ANY challenge.

As the glue that binds your team, it’s on you to mesh personalities in a way that fits every quirky character and the remote space you operate in.

Nail your remote onboarding and watch your team’s performance soar!

Watch the episode for insider insights into the messy and (sometimes murky) world of onboarding new remote team members. From hilarious mishaps to breakthrough moments, we’ve got the inside scoop on making remote onboarding work.

The power’s in your hands.

🤩 To 40 million views!

Andrew

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