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Hybrid Town Halls prioritise the needs of the in-office staff and leaders over the needs of remote or distributed staff. Where a large percentage of the audience is joining virtually, an all-virtual event instead ensures everyone is given the same experience and opportunity.

Why it matters

Considering the needs of everyone on your team when organising Town Hall meetings, not only creates a better experience for staff, it’s also a better use of everyone’s time (and your money).

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The absence of faces in online meetings presents a distinct hurdle to effective communication and engagement. ¹

Why it matters

• Cameras on in meetings improves attention and enhances learning and social experiences.
• Effective collaboration and problem solving needs to be specifically addressed in remote work environments, it doesn’t always happen naturally.

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• Not all meetings need camera on, but for the ones that do, set expectations up front
• Give all attendees a role, they …

Not all remote teams work from a desk. Remote area firefighting teams work in a dynamically changing environment in wilderness environments. They don’t leave things to chance. They are intentional about how they communicate, collaborate and respond to changing circumstances.

Why it matters

The outer extremes of remote working can offer useful insights for achieving high performance in any remote team.

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• Provide training to increase remote worker and leader capability.
• Have a pla…

The tide is turning on remote work. Many employers are requesting changes to work from home arrangements that are unwelcome to many people who are feeling the benefits of remote work to their health, time and wallet. People whose lives have been changed for the better through the provision of working from home and the flexibility it brings. Families have settled into routines that require an adult at home, including school pick up or caring for a family member. 

While we're not all in a strong …