blog, Information sharing, Remote Work, Team bondingWhat Is a Hybrid Meeting? [And How to Make The Most of It] Hybrid meetings, a seamless blend of face-to-face and digital participation, represent the evolving landscape of collaboration.  While often they happen circumstantially, hybrid meetings are filled with nuances that can either elevate or diminish their effectiveness.  There are also pitfalls that can render hybrid meetings non productive.  In this article we’ll talk about what meetings can be called hybrid and how to make sure they stay productive under different circum ..read more

blog, Remote Work, Team bonding, Well being7 Signs of Toxic Work Culture and How to Fix It In the past few years, toxic work environments have played a leading role in employees leaving their jobs. A 2022 study by MIT concluded that people are 10 times more likely to leave a job for toxicity than for pay dissatisfaction. When an employee finds their workplace to be stressful, cutthroat, non inclusive, or just plain disrespectful, they’ll most likely quit or resolve to do the bare minimum in their jobs. By recognizing and resolving the signs of a toxic workplace, give your staff a better work e ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Management, Remote Work7 Effective Meeting Ground Rules for Significantly Better Outcomes The average corporate employee attends at least eight meetings a week. Unfortunately, according to multiple studies, most of those meetings are unproductive. When meetings are unproductive, you miss opportunities to share ideas, make important decisions, and collaborate in resolving challenges. Besides wasting resources, ineffective meetings lower the morale and job satisfaction of team members who feel their time could be better spent. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Meetin ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Remote WorkVirtual Meeting Etiquette For Different Types of Meetings In the constantly shifting world of remote work, getting virtual meeting norms right has become a top priority for effective collaboration. Understanding the ins and outs of etiquette for various meeting types is key to navigating the complexities of online interactions. Whether it’s decision-making, brainstorming, or one-on-one sessions, following specific protocols ensures professionalism and productivity. This article explores specific etiquettes for various types of meetings, giving tips on how ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Remote Work, Standups, Team bonding7 Techniques Remote Teams Can Use to Improve Team Communication Effective communication is a solution to a myriad of problems in teams. See for yourself.  Gallup’s 2023 State of Global Workplace showed that disengagement among employees resulted in a $8.8 trillion loss in 2023. But how do you keep people from different cultures, time zones, and ages engaged? That’s the challenge of remote team managers. The same report provides a clear answer: improving team communication.  Effective communication for remote teams keeps me ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Management, Remote WorkHow to Find Meeting Cadence That Works For Your Team  Meetings are the cornerstones of the workday, but getting the cadence right can be tricky. Too many meetings will undermine productivity, while inadequate meeting frequency will result in losing track of workflows and important information.  However, when meeting cadences are done right, meetings become a powerful tool to keep everyone in the loop, boost work efficiency, and improve team morale.  If you’re looking for ways to find the best meeting cadence for your team, we’ve ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Remote Work, Team bonding7 Signs of Efficient Asynchronous Collaboration In Remote Teams Workplace collaboration is divided into two types: synchronous, where people collaborate on a project in real-time, and asynchronous, where people work on the same project but at different times.  In remote teams where colleagues may not share the same time zone, asynchronous collaboration can help bridge the gap when synchronous communication isn’t feasible.  However, it’s not always clear whether a workplace collaboration strategy is paying off. Let’s look at how to i ..read more

Agile, Remote Work, StandupsAnalyzing the 3 Daily Standup Questions: Common Pitfalls & Unique Ideas A quick Google search will show you that the 3 daily standup questions in a scrum meeting are: What did you do yesterday? What will you do today? What (if anything) is blocking your progress? But the problem with most articles on this topic is that they don’t elaborate on the following: What is the “why” behind these 3 questions? Are these daily standup questions actually effective? What are the common pitfalls? What are common frustrations that teams experience during standups as a ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Management, Remote WorkHuddle Meeting Template And How To Use It What if you never have to sit through another boring and protracted meeting again? With a great meeting huddle template, this is possible.  What’s more, using an automated meeting huddle template can help you and your team spend time where it matters—on the project and not stuck in a meeting. What’s A Huddle Meeting Template? A huddle meeting  is a short meeting where team members chat about the most important issues of the day. Like a standup meeting, a huddle meeting (which is sometimes call ..read more

blog, Information sharing, Remote Work, SlackMeeting Summary Template and How to Use It Keeping a record of meetings is a vital part of running a successful team, but often teams struggle to find the right balance. They either overdo it or get it completely wrong. That’s where a summary template comes to the rescue! With this powerful tool, you’ll always have the key information right at your fingertips, free from endless jargon and babbling. It’s a game-changer that makes communication within teams super easy. Now, let’s dive into what exactly a meeting summary template is and how you can use ..read more