I first learned the power of using Post-It Notes when analyzing the data from a usability test. In a team of five people, we each extracted the data we saw (one point each) to Post-Its. Then we could begin to …
In “Stories from the Workplace,” we share real challenges and solutions that you can apply to your own projects. In this article, we interview Robert Lyons, Proposal Manager, on 3 January 2022 Story background complex projects in remote teams, proposals, …
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Team building exercises, games, or social hours are often used to develop organizational culture and team trust. While this can be more difficult in an online or remote environment, there are lots of ways to socially connect when online. The …
Highly functioning remote teams make the most of their unique intercultures. You should too. Interculture— “An online space constructed by its members where all members are immigrants. Members must negotiate identities in the interculture so that the team can achieve …
Technology supported collaboration benefits from real-time synchronous interaction and communication. Fortunately, there are a number of collaboration technologies that support video conversations. The following list includes eight collaboration technology options that allow for real-time video conversations. Some of these tools …
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While there are no guarantees, you can give your remote teams a much greater chance of success, in both the short and long term, with a few simple steps. Here are six steps to take:
Teams are a basic way of organizing to accomplish tasks in work environments. It’s human nature to misunderstand teammates when working together in a group setting. As a result, these misunderstandings can lead to hurt feelings and poor performance. A …
As organizations move online, they are challenged to keep their businesses moving while learning HOW to work online effectively. One of the most valuable tips we can give any organization or employee during a shift to remote teaming is to …
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All media are not created equal. Specific media are best used for specific purposes. AND perceptions of which media should be used for which purpose can vary by person and culture. Understanding the differences between rich and lean media is …
