How To Build Teams Virtually - Michael Green
More and more teams are working remotely. The lack of interaction and the physical distance can affect teamwork and cause emotional distance that can lower the quality of work.
It’s important to create a strong and comfortable team environment that remote workers can rely on.
Virtual team building efforts consist of several carefully designed strategies that can include online games, virtual tours & happy hours, and other activities that drive more human interaction - making them feel like they’re actually part of a community.
Popular apps and tools of the trade include Zoom for video conferencing, Slack for group chats, Trello for virtual whiteboards, and Slido & Mentimeter for quizzes and games.
Hosting a team building event?
1. Vary Up Participation
Learn more about your team. Whether it's through storytelling, group chats, reactions, polling, or quizzes, give guests different and fun ways to participate.
2. Add Sensory Elements
Have your event engage with all of your senses. Elevate the experience and make memories by adding food & wine tastings, aromatics smells, music for ambiance, and more.
3. Event Longevity
Extend your event by including ways to stay in touch. Create new group chats or present small fun projects that team members can do internally after the event is over.
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“Communication and shared identity within a team can mediate the effects of physical separation.”
- Michael Green | Food & Wine Speaker & Educator