It’s clear that the shift to hybrid working isn’t a short-term blip, so after all this time, why is leading a hybrid or remote team still challenging? It doesn’t matter which digital tools you use, great digital teamwork starts with a good foundation, built with proven tools and resources.
At Hargraves, we’ve facilitated hundreds (if not thousands) of Team Days. So we’ve collated our top tips and 4 of our popular downloadable team tools to help you deliver your own successful Team Day.
For most hybrid and remote teams, greater freedom comes with a proviso that regular on-site team days occur. That means Team Days now play a critical role in team-building and can deliver significant returns in productivity, creativity and wellness over the longer term. But delivering an engaging Team Day can be easier said than done. So try these 3 ideas!
According to the Harvard Business Review, “94% of businesses said agility and collaboration are central to their growth, but only 14% say their collaboration processes are working well.” As humans, we are social beings and enjoy working with others, so even a small improvement in collaboration performance improves work outcomes and employee experience. But it’s …
I’ll let you in on a secret. To make any online team building session successful, follow 2 tried-and-true rules: Always start with an icebreaker. Make it visible. The first thing Tess and I do in any team building session with remote, virtual or blended teams, is to engage the participants in a way that recreates …
Many of us are now accustomed to working remotely. While it was not our decision to do so, it’s definitely here to stay. But whether you’re leading a remote team, or working in a remote team, everyone can contribute to help the team thrive. Once upon a time, team building was obvious and routine. But …
There’s lots of help and support for individuals who suddenly find themselves working from home. But what about the team and team dynamics? How do you keep individuals working as thriving high performing teams when working remotely? How does HR provide team-building opportunities and resources for team leaders working remotely? How do HR and team …
Remote Work vs. Remote Teamwork. Another conundrum! Details »
Recently, several highly reputable independent studies have revealed a worrying potential aftereffect of the Covid19 crisis on your organisation and possibly your team. Before the Covid crisis, SWOOP Analytics released the most significant benchmarking study of Microsoft Teams ever undertaken. 57,000 people in 50 organisations. The results show that 83% of teams within Microsoft Teams …
What is the interesting new conundrum of Microsoft Teams? Details »