With our theme this week about fostering connection for teams in the hybrid space, I thought it would be valuable to go back to a blog post from 2021 where I introduced the Six Layers of Connection, which I expand upon in Reconnecting Workspaces.
Here’s what I wrote in Teams365 #2584 - TEAMS365 #2584 – 6 LAYERS OF CONNECTION IN ANY VIRTUAL CONVERSATION #letstalkvirtual #standoutvirtually - POTENTIALS REALIZED
The virtual and remote work and business world appears flat but has multiple layers. It’s in these layers that we get to see the nuance and significance.
This past year as I’ve brought the Stand Out Virtually brand and programming out into the world, many I’ve spoken with have been intrigued by the notion of the Six Layers of Connection. Consider your most recent conversations and what helped you create connection. Likely it included connection to these five layers.
These of course, are beyond the first and most important layer, connection to themselves. Helping people connect the focus of the call with their WIIFM, or what’s in it for me is paramount for a great virtual experience. What are the elements which are important for you?
Connection to the Topic – First, what’s the connection with the topic. Why is it important to them? How does the topic have relevance in their life?
Connection to You – What is the connection with you the Leader or Facilitator of the Call.
Connection to Others on the call – Without a connection to others on the call the learning process may not go as deep as it could.
Connection to the Content – What is the connection to the content you are engaging in? What are those elements which are important to you?
Connection to the Platform - What is the elements of the platform (Zoom, Teams or other) which will help you in moving the call forward?
Connection to your Context – What are you doing to connect what you are leaning and talking about to the wider context? It’s key that we spend time focusing on the wider context, and not leave learning on the screen.
What is important for you to put a focus around, especially in the hybrid space where things get magnified?
Enjoy your conversations,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Coaching Skills Training | Leadership Development | Teamwork
Growing Team Leaders, One Conversation at a Time™ in the Remote Space
Contact us to discuss leadership, coaching or performance needs for your and your team
Phone: (416)996-8326
Here’s what I wrote in Teams365 #2584 - TEAMS365 #2584 – 6 LAYERS OF CONNECTION IN ANY VIRTUAL CONVERSATION #letstalkvirtual #standoutvirtually - POTENTIALS REALIZED
The virtual and remote work and business world appears flat but has multiple layers. It’s in these layers that we get to see the nuance and significance.
This past year as I’ve brought the Stand Out Virtually brand and programming out into the world, many I’ve spoken with have been intrigued by the notion of the Six Layers of Connection. Consider your most recent conversations and what helped you create connection. Likely it included connection to these five layers.
These of course, are beyond the first and most important layer, connection to themselves. Helping people connect the focus of the call with their WIIFM, or what’s in it for me is paramount for a great virtual experience. What are the elements which are important for you?
Connection to the Topic – First, what’s the connection with the topic. Why is it important to them? How does the topic have relevance in their life?
Connection to You – What is the connection with you the Leader or Facilitator of the Call.
Connection to Others on the call – Without a connection to others on the call the learning process may not go as deep as it could.
Connection to the Content – What is the connection to the content you are engaging in? What are those elements which are important to you?
Connection to the Platform - What is the elements of the platform (Zoom, Teams or other) which will help you in moving the call forward?
Connection to your Context – What are you doing to connect what you are leaning and talking about to the wider context? It’s key that we spend time focusing on the wider context, and not leave learning on the screen.
What is important for you to put a focus around, especially in the hybrid space where things get magnified?
Enjoy your conversations,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Coaching Skills Training | Leadership Development | Teamwork
Growing Team Leaders, One Conversation at a Time™ in the Remote Space
Contact us to discuss leadership, coaching or performance needs for your and your team
Phone: (416)996-8326
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
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