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#TEAMS365 #1932 – Effective Virtual Conversations Tip 89 – Always have a back up

4/15/2019

This week’s Effective Virtual Conversations tip gets us thinking about what often is the norm, not the outlier- when technology happens. In a virtual setting a core practice is to “always have a back up”. Technology will break down.
Having a back-up is important on many levels. It may include:

Having another line/service in case your preferred service breaks down
Communicating to the group what to do in the event of tech failure (i.e. should they try to call in again, and then switch to another platform OR should they look to email to find instructions)
Having a list of all contacts for the call – this could include email addresses and phone numbers along with your class list
Having a back-up computer/laptop in case your system goes down (or decides to update)
Having a back up copy of your presentation loaded to the cloud and/or USB key
Having a back up copy of your material (print)

Remaining calm and moving into contingency mode is key when facing a tech issue. Before anything happens work through your own list of what you will do and write it down. Have these items in a location which you will naturally “go to” in the event of a break-down.

What else is important for you to note around having a back up?

With best wishes,
Jennifer

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#Teams365 #401: Team Building Tip: What Do you Want to Be Known For?

2/5/2015

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It's time for a Thursday Team Building Tip. Today's question gets to you to consider the question " As a team, what do you want to be known for?".

This question takes us into the terrain of relationship management and reputation. How do you want to be seen as a team? Exceptional? People focused? Getting results?

Here's a quick exercise:

1. Ask the team to share what adjectives they would use to describe how they would describe the team right now (from their own perspective)?

2. Get them to share adjectives internal and external stakeholders have used in the last year to describe the team?

3. What do you notice? Are they aligned? Different?

4. Now, consider your vision. Ultimately, what do you want to be known for? What's it going to take to shift from where you are now, to where you want to be?

The topics of reputation and relationship management are key. Make sure you spend some time focusing in on these areas with your team.

Have a great Thursday,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, CPT, PCC
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