Christy Johnson shares useful tips on how to inspire innovation in remote employees. Generating innovation from employees is a big challenge, but also a big area of focus, with many companies actively experimenting on how to best define, inspire, and leverage innovative ideas from their teams. Generating innovative ideas from teams who are remote, though, is an even bigger challenge, given that some of the common tactics for igniting innovation work differently in a remote environment. Given the rise of…

Christy Johnson shares a professional development post that provides ten useful links to online courses. As organizations and individuals begin a new chapter of remote work today, this workshop series provides a solid foundation amidst an uncertain time. At Artemis Connection, our team has spent thousands of hours working remotely with clients across the world. It is easy to get swept up in the potential hardship of virtual teamwork, but we assure you there are a lot of benefits to…

  If you are stuck in a rut, at a career crossroads, or just not moving forward as fast as you want to, Christy Johnson shares a blog from her website on the difference between a mentor and a champion and how each one can help you.  ‘Where are your champions? You’ve probably heard the hackneyed advice for career advancement: “It’s who you know, not what you know.” But how do you know who you should get to know? Figuring…

  Christy Johnson shares a post from her company blog on how to make virtual learning a better experience for students. In this panel, experts from Stanford and from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco discussed:  Experimenting with synchronous and asynchronous classroom environments, flipped classrooms, and different online tools Helping students meet, network, collaborate, complete meaningful activities, and learn from one another Thinking creatively about using technology and designing online learning specifically for an online setting Staying positive and…

  Christy Johnson shares the results from a panel discussion at the 2020 Project Ascendance Summit on how to foster inclusion in schools and the workplace. The panel addressed: Getting past assumptions and misperceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Getting the best return on investment (ROI) possible with investments in DEI Taking the right first steps toward inclusion Asking questions from a place of humble inquiry Getting Past Assumptions and Misperceptions About DEI Michael Meotti, Executive Director of the…

  Christy Johnson provides two valuable resources with reviews of tools to help guide your team through the current pandemic situation and maintain productivity, boost morale, and ensure effective communication.   The internet is saturated with ‘remote work tips and tricks,’ ’10 ways to stay focused,’ ‘best home office tools and gear,’ and other guides to make remote work more productive. At Artemis Connection, we believe there is something missing: research-based tools to foster employee morale and effective team communication…

  Christy Johnson shares valuable insights from a survey of Seattle start-ups. Most Seattle startups are very focused on the data—they rely heavily on data to drive product decisions. Seattle is home to Amazon and Microsoft, which have leveraged data to succeed in everything from retail, to cloud computing, software development and artificial intelligence. But it’s also home to non-technology companies like Starbucks, that are operating like technology companies and utilizing data to make their core business decisions. Visionary technology…

Christy Johnson shares highlights from the 2019 Project Ascendance Summit and reflects on commonalities among the Gen Zers workforce, including what they expect from companies.   Giving back has been at our core from the beginning. The Artemis Connection 4.5% Promise supports our vision of creating a positive impact so everyone can reach their full potential. It is our commitment to helping change lives, communities, and organizations. Each year, we dedicate 4.5% of our time through pro bono work, volunteering,…