Lessons I've Learned about Virtual Working

The video discusses the challenges and strategies of virtual working, emphasizing the importance of connection, communication, trust, and team dynamics. It poses questions to encourage reflection on building trust, fostering collaboration, and ensuring productivity. The video also highlights the need for clear expectations, feedback, and professional development in a virtual environment.

What is considered better for team connection when in-person meetings are not possible?

• Text communication

• Audio calls

• Video calls

• Emails

Why is trust more challenging to build in a virtual environment?

• Lack of face-to-face interaction

• Increased workload

• Time zone differences

• Technical issues

What is a key factor in making team members feel like a proper team?

• Assigning more tasks

• Reducing communication

• Developing new rituals and traditions

• Increasing work hours

How can leaders ensure team members take responsibility for their work?

• By micromanaging their tasks

• By reducing their workload

• By avoiding feedback

• By setting clear expectations and objectives

What is crucial for maintaining productivity in a virtual team?

• Reducing team size

• Increasing the number of meetings

• Focusing only on individual tasks

• Having a detailed plan and reviewing it regularly

What should leaders focus on for team development in a virtual setting?

• Reducing training sessions

• Only on technical skills

• Formal learning opportunities and feedback

• Avoiding new experiences

Why is it important to pose questions rather than provide answers in virtual working?

• Questions are easier to understand

• Questions lead to the right answers

• Answers are not useful

• Questions are more engaging