Collaboration

Remote Toolbox: Solo + Team Online Collaboration

5-120mins
2-40 people

When implementing remote work arrangements, the emphasis is often on providing technical support to individuals. However, we recognize that redesigning in-person interactions for a better digital experience is just as crucial. Drawing from our extensive experience in designing remote experiences and training over 10,000 remote leaders, we have curated a selection of top tips and tools for effective online collaboration and facilitation. Introducing the Remote Toolbox: Solo + Team Online Collaboration, which we will continually update with new tools. Be sure to check back regularly.


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DISCOVER HELPFUL TOOLS FOR REMOTE WORKING *Updated every two weeks. View Infographic Top 23 online collaboration tools for you Achieve a high-performance remote work setup Remote work is becoming a popular choice in today's business world. To make it work for your organization, follow these helpful tips and tricks for a successful remote work environment. Essential Tips for Leading Remote Teams Leading remote teams requires a different approach compared to traditional leadership roles. It's crucial to have the right tools for building and maintaining relationships and communication with your remote team members. Remote Team Structure Tips for All Hands/Town Hall Meetings These meetings aim to keep everyone informed about the business, connect with colleagues, and share knowledge across locations. It's an excellent way to communicate globally. How to Facilitate Online Meetings Online education is a unique experience, and for Hyper Island, it's the norm. The online environment has its pros and cons for knowledge sharing. Here, we share our top 3 tips and valuable tools for successful online facilitation. Additional Resources on Remote Work and Online Collaboration Explore interesting articles, guides, research, and tool tips from others. Student Work Industry Research Projects: Students identify a problem in their industry within a professional context and work to solve it. Instead of a traditional Master's thesis, they formulate hypotheses, prototype solutions, and share original insights based on research.

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REMOTE STRATEGIES/TOOLS: 1. Use Remote Energizers To maintain engagement and focus during remote meetings, especially when discussing complex topics, incorporate energizers. Adapting these activities for remote settings is crucial for keeping participants attentive. 2. Create a Team Remote Working Charter Guide your team in developing a remote working charter that outlines the expected guidelines and behaviors for those working remotely. Encourage team members to reflect on their remote work experiences and use that knowledge to establish a shared charter for the group or organization. 3. Implement Remote Meeting Check-Ins/Check-Outs Encourage group members to be present, seen, and heard by checking in and out during remote meetings. Check-ins promote presence, focus, and group commitment, while check-outs emphasize reflection and closure. This practice helps maintain connection and empathy within remote teams. 4. Conduct Remote Daily Check-Ins Regularly check in with your team or group to emphasize presence, focus, and group commitment. This method fosters connection, empathy, and trust among remote team members, even when larger teams or communities don't frequently interact.

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