From the course: Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams

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Lead with intention

Lead with intention

From the course: Building Connection and Engagement in Virtual Teams

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Lead with intention

- If your team is working virtually, you can't rely on connection and engagement to happen organically. Thankfully, there are alternative ways to find the boosts we need. And the word I've found myself using more and more is intentional. Absolutely everything we have had to do to get us through the pandemic has involved careful consideration, planning and deliberation. And although we can hope to see the end of things like remembering to bring a mask on a dash to the shops, there is an element of deliberate action that we could think about holding onto, especially in the virtual workplace, because this intentionality may be an opportunity to build deeper connections. Yes, the water cooler chats, the coffees, and the team huddles can often accelerate rapport among colleagues, but it's a shared interest, maybe even a passion, that makes connection last. And with careful consideration and some intentional planning,…

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