From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues

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Staying connected virtually and remotely

Staying connected virtually and remotely

From the course: How to Develop Friendships and Connect Meaningfully with Work Colleagues

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Staying connected virtually and remotely

- Virtual collaboration is the norm today. In fact, we're doing it more, not less. But partnering on work projects with colleagues who are thousands of miles away can be tricky. And building bonds, that can be even more challenging in some ways, but here's the good news. You can build rapport with colleagues who aren't co-located. In fact, by applying some simple but meaningful techniques, you can deepen virtual relationships with even the most physically distant colleagues. Here are some ways to get started. Consider joining meetings a few minutes early. When you're not co-located, you can miss out on bumping into colleagues and organic hallway conversations. One way you can compensate is by coming to meetings with virtual colleagues five minutes early. This little window of time can be a great chance to bond. You can use the time to be curious about your colleagues and ask questions or talk about your own recent…

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