Near and far
Leading remotely is a challenge many INGO managers have had to deal with and there is an art to being present while absent. Caroline Stearman and Alex Swarbrick share their findings
Why does it happen…the voices of influential people ringing in our ears even when they’re not with us? We picture how they would respond in the situation we’re facing. We find ourselves rehearsing what they might say and we chuckle (or grimace!) recalling what’s so important to them that it is infusing our present with their presence – despite their absence.
Author: Caroline Stearman
Caroline Stearman is a development consultant at Roffey Park and has worked in organisations such as Exxon-mobil, Amnesty International and Tearfund. She has recently completed her Masters research project exploring the learning and development of senior managers.
Author: Alex Swarbrick
Alex Swarbrick is a senior consultant at Roffey Park. He has formerly run his own consultancy and coaching practice working both in the UK and internationally, and is a business graduate with an MPhil from London School of Economics in organisation design and skill use.
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