The intention behind this blog is to provide you research based tips for improving the way you work with your virtual team.

Most of the posts here will be fairly short and actionable so that you have something to come back to during the week.

This week’s tip can help you overcome many challenges encountered in virtual teams if continued over time.

Create a Dialogue and Establish Ground Rules

Arrange a 30-minute meeting with your team this week.  The purpose of this meeting will be to get feedback from your team to establish one habit or routine that will help your business run smoothly.

Ask your team for feedback on one area that will make your business run more smoothly.  The dialogue to decide on this one habit or custom creates an opportunity to raise concerns and increase the quality of your business.  It also gives you a bird’s eye view of what’s going on in your business.

The idea for this habit should come from your team.  It should not be a directive from you.

This will help to create more involvement with your business and create a greater sense of belonging and purpose on your team.

Because too many habits or routines that are not integrated into your business will become pointless busywork it is important to practice this new habit for at least 21 days before you add any new routines or customs.  Give it time to become normal.

In love, excitement, and freedom.

Priya