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5 Ways To Celebrate Human Connections On Remote Teams

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• RITUAL

• Rituals don\'t have to be religious in nature. They are merely a series Of actions performed according to a prescribed order with a particular intention.

• For example, at Rebel + Connect we start and end each meeting with a 1 minute moment of silence that enhances our collective presence and reduces distractions.

• CHECK-INS

• While co-located teams check-in with each Other organically. remote teams need structured ways to check-in and get to know their teammates.

• For example. at Rebel + Connect we share five words at the begining and end of each meeting about how we are feeling in that moment and in slack we have a and #random channel for social sharing.

• WORK OUT LOUD

• Lisette Sutherland of Collaboration Superpowers explains that co-located teams can see each other working

• However, in a remote setting it can be unsettling if team members have very little sense Of what others are attending to. Working out loud. aka showing your work, is the solution.

• For example, at Rebel * Connect we have a slack channel for every project and sub-project and we can keep each other up to date on everything.

• TRAINING

• Do you spend as much on people development as technology upgrades? If your answer is no you are missing the boat, As one of the top three non-financial motivators.

• 76% of employees want opportunities for career growth, Invest in your people\'s skills and you will reap the rewards.

• For example. at Rebel + Connect we host monthly virtual trainings for cur VIP members to ensure they have all the soft and hard Skills they need to thrive as remote workers.

• HOST RETREATS

• Retreats are hands down the best way to celebrate human connections on remote teams. There is nothing better than real time shared experiences of life!

• Many remote teams like Zapier, Buffer, and Hub staff host regular retreats for their teams. There are tons of resources available to help you get started.

• For example, at Rebel + Connect we offer retreat coaching, consulting, and project management.