Everybody knows that men and women think differently in a lot of
ways. But do those differences matter when it comes to working remotely
and managing remote teams? According to Sally Helgesen, it matters a
lot. Managers who don’t appreciate those distances can do themselves,
their companies and those employees a great disservice.
Sally is the author of “The Female-Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work”. She cites scientific studies that show how a woman’s brain functions in different ways than a man’s. How they differ is important, particularly for managers who might not be aware of these conflicting world views or assign value to behaviors that don’t get the desired results.
According to Helgesen, one major difference is that women tend to be highly skilled multitaskers, while men are able to concentrate on one thing for more concentrated periods. Neuroscientific research confirms this, and women often take pride in their ability to handle a ton of things at once. This is a plus and a minus, for women and for those who manage them.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Do Women and Men Have Different Remote Work Styles? | On Leadership | BNET
Author: Wayne Turmel
