Today’s blog post is an excerpt from page 87 of Reconnecting the Workspace Tip and is all about PURPOSEFULLY BUILDING TEAMS. As I write, and also share in my recent TEDx Talk, being intentional and purposeful in what you do in the hybrid and remote space is absolutely critical.
Things don’t “just happen” in the remote space. It’s hard to have spontaneous moments.
Reconnecting the workspace needs to be purposefully planned.
This chapter’s reconnection tip gets you to think about how you want to reconnect people. What is important for you as a team? An individual? An organization?
When are you are going to build teams? When teams are distributed across distance and time, being purposeful about building in time to reconnect is important. Unless time is scheduled, it’s unlikely to happen.
On an ongoing basis, strategically build in time to allow teams to get to know each other and focus on results. This might include facilitating an icebreaker at each meeting, such as:
• What’s outside your window?
• What’s on your desk?
• What pathway are you working on?
• What doorway do you want to go into?
Each one of these activities provides us with a better understanding of what the context is for our colleagues and team members.
As you consider reconnecting your workspace, what does intentionality look like?
END OF CHAPTER QUESTIONS
• What is important to note about the different styles and preferences of your team
Enjoy your reflection!
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
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.
Things don’t “just happen” in the remote space. It’s hard to have spontaneous moments.
Reconnecting the workspace needs to be purposefully planned.
This chapter’s reconnection tip gets you to think about how you want to reconnect people. What is important for you as a team? An individual? An organization?
When are you are going to build teams? When teams are distributed across distance and time, being purposeful about building in time to reconnect is important. Unless time is scheduled, it’s unlikely to happen.
On an ongoing basis, strategically build in time to allow teams to get to know each other and focus on results. This might include facilitating an icebreaker at each meeting, such as:
• What’s outside your window?
• What’s on your desk?
• What pathway are you working on?
• What doorway do you want to go into?
Each one of these activities provides us with a better understanding of what the context is for our colleagues and team members.
As you consider reconnecting your workspace, what does intentionality look like?
END OF CHAPTER QUESTIONS
• What is important to note about the different styles and preferences of your team
Enjoy your reflection!
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
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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