I don’t know about you, but for me these past six weeks have proven to be not only challenging but also enlightening. I have found that it’s more critical than ever to stay connected with our team and clients. As VP of operations, I am responsible for the overall process flow, communication and execution of projects and client work at TRINDGROUP. While we at TRINDGROUP have been working remotely with our clients for years because most of them are not local to Auburn, AL, it still has required a certain amount of time to adjust to the “new normal.” But even more so, it has been a big change for our team not being together in the office.
I have realized through this transition it takes some time to adjust and acclimate, so I’ve had to adjust my own management style to stay on top of projects and help my team through this transition as well.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Technology to the Rescue
Using the right technology to stay connected is certainly important, but let’s not forget that the good old-fashioned phone call may still be the best way to stay connected with clients and your team. At TRINGROUP, as we started the transition to work from home, we instituted Google Hangouts in our office as a quick way to chat without having an influx of emails bombarding inboxes. And the video feature makes it nice to see the face you’re talking with…and ensures you stay on top of your morning shower routine and look your best, (if that’s important to you!)
TRINDGROUP has been using Zoom since before Zoom was cool. We’ve always used this tool for client meetings or if the entire team needs to meet and share screens with each other as it makes for easy document sharing. And with the added privacy and features that Zoom has installed recently, it’s worth looking into as a way to stay connected with your team, clients and family. You may have to walk participants through some of the features and make sure they have access to shared documents, but creating a space for everyone to contribute will make for a more productive meeting. Keep in mind, working this way is new to many people and some may need a nudge from you to engage in the conversation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Communicating Through Transition
Just as we have started to get used to working remotely, several states have started to open back up using the “Safer at Home” mantra. Are you ready to head back to the office, if your city or state will allow it? 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pofo_bulleting_color=”#008375″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]It is said you can’t control others, only yourself and how you react to a situation. This pandemic has forced us all to learn to adapt, adjust and refocus our efforts on the things that matter. How you and your marketing team react and handle this crisis will hopefully make you stronger and better able to communicate while you transition back to the office.
If you or your team have questions about communicating or transitioning back to the office, feel free to reach out to me. I’d love to chat with you![/vc_column_text][pofo_button pofo_button_style=”style3″ pofo_button_preview_image=”style3″ pofo_button_type=”small” pofo_hidden_markup_1507543455_2_76=”” pofo_button_text=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstaging.trindgroup.com%2Fget-in-touch%2F|title:Reach%20Out||” pofo_border_radius=”4px” css=”.vc_custom_1588685473734{margin-top: 25px !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1586802481037{margin-bottom: -200px !important;padding-top: -300px !important;padding-bottom: -200px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1586798978278{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #ececec !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ececec !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ececec !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ececec !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”23010″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Kelli Hartsock is an operations strategist with a demonstrated success of working in all areas of marketing, public relations and advertising. Kelli serves as the VP of Operations at TRINDGROUP. Prior to joining TRINDGROUP, she spent more than 25 years of progressive client service, marketing communications and operational experience at several marketing and advertising agencies in northeast Indiana. Kelli enjoys being a catalyst for change and improvement as well as the variety of work and industries her clients are in. She is energized by initiatives that seek to strengthen, promote and grow her clients brands and her internal teams.
Kelli holds a B.S. degree in Journalism/Advertising and minors in marketing and speech communication from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
KELLI HARTSOCK
VP of Operations
TRINDGROUP[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
