Learning Corner: Building Connection on a Hybrid Team

Estimated Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Objective:
To design a few simple team rituals that help people feel connected, whether they work in the office, at home or both.

Materials Needed:

• A team meeting slot

• A shared document

Activity Steps:

1. Ask what's missing (8 minutes)
Ask the team: "When do you feel most connected to this team? When do you feel most disconnected?" Capture the answers.

2. Brainstorm rituals (10 minutes)
Ask for ideas that are small and easy to keep. Examples: a five-minute check-in at the start of meetings, a weekly wins thread, a monthly in-person lunch, pairing people for short chats.

3. Pick two (7 minutes)
Vote on two rituals to try for the next six weeks.

4. Assign owners (5 minutes)
Ask for volunteers to keep each ritual going. Put a date on the calendar to check whether they're working.

Key Takeaways:

• Connection on hybrid teams needs a plan.

• Small rituals done often beat big events done rarely.

• Letting the team choose makes the rituals stick.

Reflection Prompt:

Who on your team might be feeling disconnected right now? How could you reach out this week?

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