teams 365 #3372: 10 MORE Ways to Create More Connection in a Hybrid Team – Part 2

In our previous blog post, we discussed ten ways to boost connections in a hybrid team. In this post, we will be sharing ten more ways to help your team build stronger connections and improve collaboration in a hybrid workspace.

1. Use icebreakers: Start meetings with icebreakers to help team members feel more comfortable and get to know each other better. This can be as simple as asking everyone to share their weekend plans or favorite hobby.
2. Encourage virtual mentoring: Pair up team members for virtual mentoring to help build relationships and provide professional development opportunities.
3. Create a virtual water cooler: Set up a virtual chat room or group where team members can chat informally about non-work-related topics.
4. Rotate meeting times: Consider rotating meeting times to accommodate team members in different time zones and schedules.
5. Share personal stories: Encourage team members to share personal stories during meetings or team-building activities. This can help build empathy and understanding among team members.
6. Plan in-person events: If possible, plan in-person events for team members to meet and bond. This can be a team retreat or a casual gathering outside of work hours.
7. Acknowledge cultural differences: Be mindful of cultural differences among team members and encourage a culture of respect and understanding.
8. Provide opportunities for remote team members to visit the office: If it is safe and feasible, offer remote team members the opportunity to visit the office and meet their in-person colleagues.
9. Recognize individual achievements: Recognize individual achievements and provide opportunities for team members to celebrate each other's successes.
10. Conduct team-building exercises: Plan team-building exercises that promote collaboration and problem-solving. This can include virtual escape rooms, scavenger hunts, or brainstorming sessions.

​In conclusion, building connections and improving collaboration in a hybrid team requires intentional effort and creativity. By using icebreakers, encouraging virtual mentoring, creating a virtual water cooler, rotating meeting times, sharing personal stories, planning in-person events, acknowledging cultural differences, providing opportunities for remote team members to visit the office, recognizing individual achievements, and conducting team-building exercises, you can boost more connection in your team.

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​​Jennifer Britton
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