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The world of work has changed forever, but disparate professionals still need to be inspired to contribute, whether in the office, at home, or on the road.
Five business leaders explain how they ensure their team members get the credit they deserve in the modern working environment.
1. Sing the praises of your staff
Madoc Batters, head of cloud and IT security at Warner Leisure Hotels, said good managers are the most visible presence of a much larger team effort.
"I'm just the spokesperson for the people doing the work," he said. "Successful delivery is a team game. I'm here to help clear the blockers, give people the freedom to innovate, and help support their success."
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Batters told ZDNET he takes every opportunity to ensure the efforts of his staff are recognized, including at senior executive get-togethers.
"We've got a leadership conference in the next couple of days, so I'll be singing the praises of my teams and showing everyone else how we affect change," he said.
Batters said Warner ensures the right people are associated with the right tasks through a democratic process instead of relying on a central change mechanism.
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