Online Workers Are Feeling Disconnected: How To Build Virtual Teams & Promote Connectivity

Description  ChallengeThe problem of building and managing a remote team. Key TakeawayParticipants will learn about building virtual teams to enhance and maintain productivity and offer much-needed support to employees working from home. OverviewWhen colleges had to switch overnight to remote operations in all areas, and as only some of those areas have opened back up on campuses, the need for a robust supportive team model is more significant than it ever has been. In fact, a study conducted in June 2020, indicated that 33% or workers feel disconnected from “company culture & colleagues”. Another article said that team members cannot engage directly with their administration or their colleagues and “may feel disconnected, less creative or less productive, so clearly there is a need for team building”.But how do you do that in a virtual environment where you are never really “together”? This workshop will give you concrete ideas about building a strong team online through intentional planning and engaging activities. We will also discuss what it takes to maintain the strength of that team by building a team identity and culture and creating effective communication channels online.Objectives Discuss the ways that business and higher education are working to support remote employees better Learn the positive benefits to employee productiveness and moral with a nurturing team culture Develop a plan for team identity & team building for the remote environment Create engaging activities to build an effective team online Learn the uses of technology to support all levels of communication Who Should Attend Administration Enrollment Management Faculty Human Resources Online Learning Student Services/Affairs Any educator interested in learning more about virtual team building