41 Essential Ingredients for Team Success
According to Bosch and Mansell (2015), there are five essential elements for team success (click on each line to read a full description):
Virtual Team Meeting
Many teams meet virtually. Here are some further recommendations for optimizing virtual team meetings:
- Turn on your webcam, if available, and be present on screen;
- Be mindful of surroundings and mute your mic if you are not asking a question or joining the conversation;
- Feel safe to express views and ask questions – commit to ensuring confidentiality;
- Raise your hand or use reactions if you need to jump in and others are speaking or type in the Chat Box;
- Share the “floor” and pause to allow others to join in;
- Use the Chat Box secondarily if possible;
- Be engaged and have fun!
(Adapted from Ontario Telemedicine Network, n.d., Videoconferencing Etiquette)