Cataloguing our tool set. As our collaboration toolbox grows from just metaphorical hammers and screwdrivers to highly specialized gizmos and gadgets (like this one metaphorically) we need to routinely ask ourselves: "What am I really trying to accomplish? And which tool of mine is the best to get it done?" Link.
Effortless communication often leads to task inflation. When it only takes a second to message someone, every idea suddenly seems like a good one. To be productive in the future of work, we'll need to intentionally build whim buffers. Link.
An essential tool for every remote workforce. "What are you/am I doing today?" are questions we're all asking. Project management tools answer both, increasing trust, transparency, and clarity for everyone. (While also reducing task inflation.) Link.
Improving connection at virtual meetings. Video chat can't scratch the same social itch that an in-person meeting can. But these tips from the Center for Positive Organizations can get you darn close. Link.
Um. Uh. Er. Well. You know. It's just. Have you listened to yourself in a meeting recording, yet? If not, do it. It'll likely be painful. But with the camera constantly rolling, there's no better time to work on eliminating your filler phrases. Link.
Okay. Okay! OKAY. Okay... K. It's hard enough navigating in-person communication. Take away verbal cues, and it's a veritable misunderstanding minefield. Check out these ten tips from HBR to help you avoid common digital communication missteps. Link.