Create a Virtual Personality and Presence
“Out of sight and out of mind” is a natural human behavior that works against the virtual manager. The challenge is to be visible and present, yet not too present. Creating an intentional and authentic virtual personality and presence is the best practice. Finding the...Increase Virtual Interactions, Play a Gracious Host
Working virtually means more time spent in interactions with team members. The amount of time spent planning for communication and in the act of communicating itself is at least double what it is for a co-located team. In addition to the formal meetings, the virtual...13 Ways for Facilitators to Promote Interaction Virtually
As a facilitator of a virtual meeting, interaction is key to success. To create interaction, communicate in a way that supports it, here are some tips that will help in achieving interaction: No monologues – no more than three sentences before forcing an interaction...Virtual Teams Do Better When They Slow Down to Speed Up (Planning Works!)
Slowing down to speed up is the best practice for any team, but even more so for virtual teams. In practical terms, this means taking the time upfront to set expectations. Create processes for how the team will interact, put in place the appropriate technology and...Virtually, It’s the How, Not the What: Communication Plan and Team Operating Agreements
Virtual best practices are different, but the end goal to deliver results is the same. In a virtual team, the focus is on how to interact with the team, the process of communication itself. Being virtual removes the physical proximity, which in turn takes away...
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