You’re working remotely and feeling disconnected. How can you re-engage with your team?

Closed mouths don't get fed. You have to communicate in order to get what you want. If you are feeling disconnected and self aware that this is bothersome to you...you cannot expect people to know. Instead you need to straight up tell people you are feeling how you are so that they can be of help. You cannot assume that people know what you are feeling or going through. You have a responsibility to speak up. After speaking up (if you are working somewhere with a healthy culture) people will go out of their way to make you feel more involved.

- Keep conversations natural - Keep interactions planned as needed - Keep the trust on by shouldering responsibilities and not tasks - Keep non-work talks during conversations - Keep it simple

Volver a conectarse cuando estás trabajando de forma remota es desafiante, algunas estrategias que pueden ayudar a recuperar compromiso con el equipo: Comunicación regular: Mantén canales de comunicación abiertos con tu equipo. Programa reuniones regulares, ya sea a través de videollamadas o llamadas telefónicas, para mantener la conexión y discutir proyectos. Participación activa: Contribuye en discusiones grupales, comparte tus ideas y opiniones en plataformas de colaboración como Slack o Microsoft Teams. Ser activo en los canales de comunicación del equipo puede ayudarte a sentirte más involucrado. Reuniones informales: Organiza reuniones informales o cafés virtuales para conversaciones más personales y no relacionadas con el trabajo.

One thing I have actually found helpful is to listen to understand, implement and deliver. While teammates may share specific feedback most of the times, one should listen to subtle feedback too. Try to understand the unsaid and take the feedback positively to improvise.

I may never be asked again to contribute! But feedback has a bad name and rarely fills people with joy. Consider if your boss sent you an email and ask you to call them when you’re free, then have some feedback for you!! If you’re like 99.9% of people you’ll think the worst. So instead of feedback, let’s start connecting over trading specific advice that we would like to receive. It’s a small “spin” on the principle of feedback, but it works and it creates connection.

Nothing can replace personal connect..though eConnect largely keeps your relationship agile but is should frequently be coupled with in person meetings

If you want to be appreciated, start with appreciating others! When you start pointing out your peers' qualities, you will start realizing which of them you already have and what you'd like to start developing. When working remotely, it's easy to shift away from acknowledging the contributions of others and of your own. Expressing appreciation will reconnect and reengage you with the team.

One thing I'm big on is appreciating others! We all know how it feels to be unappreciated or unseen ?? Make it your goal to take a few minutes to show your gratitude...a short note or a shoutout in a meeting goes a long way with your team and your peers. Gratitude and appreciation are keys to high performing and collaborative teams! ?? ??

Sharing challenges fosters a culture of trust and support. In my coaching sessions, I encourage openness as it paves the way for collaborative problem-solving and deepens team bonds. This vulnerability is a strength that brings remote teams closer, creating a safe space for growth.

Engaging my team is not just about sharing successes; it's also about openly discussing challenges. I've learned that vulnerability is a strength that fosters trust and support. I approach this by first sharing my own challenges, not only to seek solutions but also to demonstrate that it's okay to ask for help. This encourages a two-way dialogue, where team members feel comfortable sharing their hurdles too. I ensure to listen actively and provide constructive feedback or assistance. This has cultivated an environment where everyone is committed to not only their personal success but also to the collective success and wellbeing of the team.

To feel connected again you need to experience your colleagues from another perspective. You don't need to pay any extra for virtual team building - you can start a virtual book club with weekly or bi-weekly meetings, each lasting 40 minutes. This cost-free approach fosters shared learning, informal brainstorming, team bonding, and structured communication. Choose diverse books, set meeting guidelines, and encourage active participation. This initiative will foster team engagement, creating a more connected and collaborative remote work environment.

Schedule monthly 'remote team building' sessions with activities that are not work-related, such as virtual escape rooms, online games, or interactive storytelling. This can lead to spontaneous interactions that are vital for maintaining a relaxed and engaging team atmosphere.

Problem solving together is a great form of learning together. By allowing others to help you find new, out of the box solutions to your challenges, you not only get new insights, but you also create deeper connections. Be sure to remember: “10% of the other person’s ideas is always correct” even if the whole idea/solution doesn’t grab you. Just say “Yes, what I like about your idea is …. AND … “ and then build on their idea. More innovative ideas, faster solutions and more fun and connection together guaranteed!

Abrir a roda para aprendizado é essencial. Isso estimula a colaboratividade, além de que amplia as alternativas. Hoje em dia existem muitas dinamicas e recursos em ferramentas que estimulam o aprendizado coletivo. Testes e valida??es s?o essenciais nesse modelo de aprendizagem.

In my personal and professional experience as a leader and people manager, it’s not what we say makes that big of a difference, but how we say it. The “How” part is evidently very pertinent and has always been of great significance in my personal equation with my team. I believe it is important for leaders to foster a culture of openness and trust by providing employees with safe spaces and opportunities for engagement i.e., one-on-one coaching, town hall meetings, candid conversations, and constructive feedback. It really helps improve employee engagement.

I recently introduced a transformative ritual to my team, all of whom are remote. We gather together each Friday, stepping away from our busy schedules to focus on each other. The main goal is strengthening our connections and creating a more supportive work environment. In these meetings, we each answer 3 questions: ??. ????????'?? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ???????? ????????? ??. ???????? ?????? ?? ?????????? ???????? ????????? ??. ???????? ???? ?? ???????????????? ?????? ???????? ????????? Since starting these meetings, I've seen a remarkable change in our team dynamics. We're more connected, our stress levels have decreased, and we have a newfound sense of camaraderie and support. I encourage you to try this with your team

My team is 100% remote. It’s important in these circumstances to put extra effort into engaging everyone - team is more than just the task at hand, it’s also about the relationships between people. This takes conscious, consistent attention and doesn’t happen with everyone by chance. We have a weekly team meeting on a Monday morning where we all have cameras on and we spend the first 15 minutes just catching up about our weekends - just being human - this is where relationships are built. Then we spend the next 15 minutes hearing from everyone about their week ahead, we RAG rate the week and if we are Red / Amber we ask for the support we need from the rest of the team. It works beautifully.