Answer to Question #258990 in Management for Adam

Question

Is perception management applicable in current times when we are working from home virtually and not interacting personally with our coworkers and managers? Rationalize your opinion with steps and measures that help you manage the process.

Answer 1

Perception management is a practice that aims to ensure the target groups or individuals understand the message in communication. It also involves being able to influence how individuals respond to messages said by others regarding you. Even though perception management can be tiresome when individuals are working virtually, it is still applicable. Some measures and steps to undertake are not to be concerned by the process but by the results. The result will confirm to the manager if the message communication was effective. Also, virtual meetings are meaningful where one can gauge the way others interpret the messages communicated. Creating collaborative spaces ensures all members provide input in projects through platforms such as share point where perception management is easily applicable. Finally, the best measure to take as a manager when working virtually is to monitor the teams' pulse. It could be through things such as reluctance to engage.