If you're working remotely right now, you need to check out these tips from Google.workfromhome
Here are some of the highlights, along with my own comments.Team meetings "are often some of the only interactions you'll have with your team when working apart so schedule them, prioritize them even if it there isn't anything urgent, and be socially present," says Google.
You should also use open-ended questions when speaking personally. For example, don't ask"How was your weekend?" Instead, try"What did you do this weekend?""Some engagement signals are lost when working together virtually," says Google,"particularly when we mute the microphone or focus intently on our laptops.
On the same line, stay in tune with participants' expressions and body language. If you see they may be trying to enter the conversation, give them the chance to speak."Norms set clear expectations for how you work together with your team," says Google."But they're often assumed rather than explicitly stated, leaving opportunities for confusion.
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