Team engagement and team building are rapidly increasing concerns for most sound leaders. The reign of authoritarian leaders is (hopefully) soon gone, leading to a new realm of leadership styles like democratic or laissez-faire.
In addition to this new way of leadership, we also have a new way of working, as working from home is becoming increasingly popular and preferred by most people worldwide. Remote working and teamwork don’t necessarily go hand in hand. Not because people work less from home, quite the opposite, as there are fewer distractions compared to an office environment, people end up engaging more with individual tasks and less with the team. This boosts productivity but decreases teamwork.
What else is it necessary to see your remote team succeed? Read the ultimate guide to managing remote teams efficiently.
Whether this is good or bad for the company, it really depends on the work culture and managers, but regardless of the end goal, a business' success happens thanks to the team effort, not just individuals.
So how can leaders build a strong remote team? Good icebreaker questions are a great way to start.
When working from home, it’s tempting to start meetings right to the main point, especially if everyone is overloaded with work as, in the end, you are really talking to a computer. But beware of this trap, as building a strong team starts by getting to know your team members.
So how can you start an online meeting in a fun and engaging way? We have hand-picked some of the best ice breaker questions that work for our team and our clients.
💡 Pro Tip: Getting to know your team well is great for team building, but recognition works just as good. Celebrate team wins with Kudos.
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