Leadership in the Era of Remote Work: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Management
Session
Management Business and Economics
Description
The rapid shift to remote work has transformed leadership practices across organizations. While remote work offers flexibility and global collaboration, it also introduces a range of management challenges. This paper examines the key challenges faced by leaders in remote settings, including communication barriers, employee isolation, accountability, and technological readiness. It synthesizes strategies recommended in the literature on remote leadership. Drawing on recent academic and practitioner sources, the paper emphasizes the importance of cultivating a robust digital communication culture, establishing clear expectations, promoting employee well-being, and maintaining a secure technological infrastructure. As organizations continue to navigate hybrid and fully remote work models, understanding these practical and human-centered challenges is essential for effective and resilient leadership.
Keywords:
Leadership, Remote work, Communication, Well-being, Digital management
ISBN
978-9951-982-41-2
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
25-10-2025 9:00 AM
End Date
26-10-2025 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.410
Recommended Citation
Skeja, Aferina, "Leadership in the Era of Remote Work: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Management" (2025). UBT International Conference. 25.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2025UBTIC/MBE/25
Leadership in the Era of Remote Work: Challenges and Strategies for Effective Management
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The rapid shift to remote work has transformed leadership practices across organizations. While remote work offers flexibility and global collaboration, it also introduces a range of management challenges. This paper examines the key challenges faced by leaders in remote settings, including communication barriers, employee isolation, accountability, and technological readiness. It synthesizes strategies recommended in the literature on remote leadership. Drawing on recent academic and practitioner sources, the paper emphasizes the importance of cultivating a robust digital communication culture, establishing clear expectations, promoting employee well-being, and maintaining a secure technological infrastructure. As organizations continue to navigate hybrid and fully remote work models, understanding these practical and human-centered challenges is essential for effective and resilient leadership.