#TEAMS365 #1785 – Effective Virtual Conversations Tip 71

​This week’s Effective Virtual Conversations tip takes us to Factor #6 of High Performing Teams. We know that teams which excel are committed. They are committed to:

• Each other
• The values they are grounded in
• Demonstrating behaviors that are consistent with their behaviors
• The agreements they create about how they operate and what’s important in their work.
• That work outputs are similar in terms of quality and measurement.
• The mission and people they serve/support

 
Commitment takes on a whole new lens when we move to the virtual and remote space. Given that we can’t see each other, spending time building trust and connection, as well as sharing commitments and expectations are critical.  It’s important to spend time in discussion and focus around this, particularly for teams who don’t see each other regularly. Having a consistent experience with team member in location A is just as important as having the same experience with team member in location B.
At the team level, it can be useful to facilitate discussion around:
What is the state of commitment in your team right now?
How is that mirrored in the organization?
How is commitment working for you?
If there isn’t a lot of commitment, what are you seeing?
(Britton, 2017, page 353)
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Read more in Chapter 10 – In Focus: Virtual Team Development of Effective Virtual Conversations 
 
Enjoy the start to your week!
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Effective Virtual Conversations |  Coaching Team Leaders  
We provide team and leadership development support through coaching, consulting and training services
Author of several books including the 2018 Coaching Business Builder Workbook and Planner & Effective Virtual Conversations (2017) 
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