![]() Some may think these interactions mean nothing, they are just useless smalltalk, but they actually impact team performance a great deal! When teams feel closer together, morale goes up, happiness goes up, and in turn, production goes up. Teams lose that opportunity to casually bump into each other at the water cooler and talk about things unrelated to work such as their home life, pop culture, interests, and perhaps a little politics. While virtual teams have so many positive effects on production and work-life balance, they make organizations lose that “water cooler chat” that is so crucial to employee satisfaction and retention. Before the agenda starts during that awkward “waiting until everyone gets on time” no one really knows what else to talk about other than work since they never get to casually chat near the coffee maker in the morning. This lack of organic relationship formation can lead to remote meetings feeling very transactional and somewhat dry because they stick to the agenda. Employees rarely get the opportunity to causally interact with their coworkers and managers like they would in a “regular” office. They are also very siloed and individually driven. Remote employees are typically focused on their own tasks and roles. Maybe not every time, but it is helpful to put a face to the name and the voice! Plus, non-verbal communication is completely lost over the phone, which makes it even harder to bond with one another. Instead of always using the phone, consider utilizing video chat platforms such as Skype or Google Hangouts to help make the icebreakers as close to being in person as possible. Then that means you are off the hook when it comes to building relationships within your team, right? WRONG! Team building icebreakers are still extremely beneficial for your team.įor remote teams, having an activity during a meeting that allows the team to take a few minutes to bond and focus on something other than work can help facilitate relationships and trust with their coworkers that they do not otherwise have the opportunity to see each other face-to-face. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve all had to deal with new circumstances -and many of these circumstances have come up without any warning. Remote work leaves some of us feeling isolated and lonely, and the work-from-home grind comes with its own shares of problems and struggles. We all feel disconnected from our co-workers right now. This new game is COMPLETELY VIRTUAL, ready to play, and I want you to be the first one with access. There really weren’t any virtual experiential tools out there, and many planners told me they had nothing to offer, so we mobilized to create one incorporating positive psychology and our award-winning mobile interface. As a business owner, I see how we are all in the same boat struggling to keep our teams engaged, boost morale, and frankly, wondering how to be a good leader through all of this uncertainty. Virtual team building events and gameshows are now available for your staff, clients, or friends!
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