“In a world that is constantly changing, it is to our advantage
to learn how to adapt and enjoy something better.”
― Kenneth H. Blanchard
These resources and books on connection and how to work effectively in a dispersed world contain actionable tips for managing remote teams effetively.
My boss used to say “hope is not a strategy” when I made statements like, “I hope everyone knows what to do.”
Unfortunately, it seems like many companies just hope that people will connect these days. In an increasingly remote environment, that’s not a good strategy.
Here are some of our favorite resources to help you get better at connecting your team, particularly in a remote environment.
This Stanford article has links to resources on the weak ties and offers a history of research on the subject. Geek alert on this one, it’s academic but useful.
“‘Your weak ties connect you to networks that are outside of your own circle,’ explained Granovetter in a 2022 interview. ‘They give you information and ideas that you otherwise would not have gotten.'”
Cutting edge sociometric research on how teams operate, the key here is connection and information flow.
“In our research we identified three aspects of communication that affect team performance. The first is energy, which we measure by the number and the nature of exchanges among team members. A single exchange is defined as a comment and some acknowledgment—for example, a “yes” or a nod of the head.”
Straight forward tips to run better remote meetings and connect your remote workforce taken in part from Team of Teams.
“General (Ret.) McChrystal created a geographically dispersed, remote workforce of thousands around the globe that re-synchronized itself every 24 hours for years on end. From our time in special operations to a decade working with corporate partners, McChrystal has seen this methodology implemented across many sectors, and in organizations from startups to Fortune 10.”
Packed with actionable ideas on creating a highly connected team through emotional norms.
“What does Emotional Intelligence look like on an organizational level? We take an in-depth look in today’s episode. Daniel Goleman speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at the University of New Hampshire, on the elements of Emotional Intelligence which foster top-performing teams.”
If you’re trying to figure out what leadership looks like in the age of AI and remote teams, this is a great read!
“The digital revolution is here, changing how work gets done, how industries are structured, and how people from all walks of life work, behave, and relate to each other. To thrive in a world driven by data and powered by algorithms, we must learn to see, think, and act in new ways. We need to develop a digital mindset.”
Thank you for checking out our resource guide on building effective remote connections. Of course, if you want to do some focused work with your team, consider a team offsite with us to build these skills and norms for the future!
