Telecommuting: 5 Keys to a Cohesive and High-Performing Team

Diversity & InclusionTeamwork & CooperationAll employees≈ 15 min

Key skill: Hybrid work & team rituals

Summary

Five practices for keeping a team cohesive when remote work dominates: make information accessible to everyone, run inclusive meetings, build trust and cohesion, cultivate feedback, and leave no telecommuter behind — even those abroad.

Target audience

Anyone with an interest in diversity and inclusion.

Learning objectives

Make information accessible remotely so telecommuters stay informed and connected
Run inclusive online meetings and rituals
Build trust and cohesion in the team by creating opportunities to collaborate and celebrating milestones even remotely
Include telecommuters in discussions and decision-making

Module outline

StorytellingA typical day for two employees navigating between office and remote work, showing how to maintain collaboration and engagement
Articles4 smart tips for more inclusion · The inclusive evening ritual: 15 minutes of team sharing with reflective questions · Celebrating milestones remotely: practical suggestions
Expert videoThe 5 best practices for fostering inclusion while telecommuting: accessible information, inclusive virtual meetings, trust and cohesion, feedback and inclusion
AnchoringA quiz and True/False questions to dig deeper into the topic and anchor what you've learned
Memo cardA downloadable coaching memo card: the key points from the expert video
CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment

Models & methods

Five best practices for remote inclusion; the "buddy" mentoring system; monthly in-office/remote pairings.

Research-based

The "buddy" mentoring system documented at Buffer, a fully remote company.