Group Communication by Context

Make sure everyone is on the same page in terms of what app to use for which tasks. People need to know where things go. Team members should be clear on where to post status reports, task items, brainstorm sessions, work drafts etc.

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How to Best Implement Synchronous Communication

“A wire-connected headphone is best because bluetooth has some latency, but at minimum you should use something like AirPods.”

Have Face-to-Face Time

Including face-to-face time in your remote work communication routine is important for team cohesion and morale. Meeting people face-to-face or, better yet, in person forms healthy bonds between team members and helps people put faces to names in the largely digital environment of a remote workplace.

Encourage Chat Best Practices

Some chat best practices for grouping communication by context are as follows:

• Post in the correct channels or chat rooms to maintain communication traffic.
• Use tags to notify importance and use them judiciously and maintain context with quotes.
• Consolidate messages for efficient communication.
• Minimize extensive conversations with voice or video calls.

Establish Audio and Video Call Guidelines

Audio-only or Video and Audio?

Some other audio and video call tips include:

• Don’t be afraid to share your screen
• Use headphones