Episode 689 | How to Keep Your Remote Team Motivated and Engaged

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Nov 28, 2023

Robert Cserti, co-founder of SessionLab, shares his expertise on keeping remote teams engaged. He discusses the importance of intentional workplace culture, highlighting structured communication and team bonding activities. Monthly calls and virtual happy hours are among the strategies he suggests for fostering connections. Cserti also emphasizes the balance between synchronous and asynchronous communication, and the value of utilizing reflection surveys to understand employee sentiments. Tune in for valuable insights into remote team dynamics!

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ADVICE

Async Daily Check-ins

Use asynchronous daily check-ins with a mix of social and work-related questions.
This promotes team alignment and connection, especially in remote teams.

ADVICE

Weekly Alignment and Daily Check-ins

Implement weekly team alignment calls to discuss priorities and progress on quarterly objectives.
Supplement these with daily check-ins for individual updates and social interaction.

ANECDOTE

Bi-Weekly All-Hands

SessionLab transitioned from weekly to bi-weekly all-hands meetings to reduce meeting overload.
They now focus all-hands meetings on inspiring presentations and strategic updates.

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In episode 689, Rob Walling interviews Robert Cserti, co-founder of SessionLab. Robert and his team provide tools and resources for designing workshops and SessionLab operates fully remote. Rob and Robert discuss strategies for motivating remote teams, fostering team culture and communication, and being intentional about synchronous meetings and team bonding.

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Topics we cover:

2:01 – SessionLab, for creating workshops
3:42 – Keeping employee engagement high in remote teams, intentionally creating a workplace culture.
7:15 – Daily check-ins, synchronous vs. asynchronous communication
10:32 – Finding a cadence for synchronous calls and “all-hands”
13:20 – Planning in team retreats
15:18 – Meetings specifically for team bonding
18:42 – Regularly scheduled, random 1:1 social chats
21:05 – Experimenting with tools to facilitate communication and identify issues early
26:02 – Managing synchronous working overlap across time zones

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