Communication
Set clear expectations and give people the tools to know what you’re working on. Three guidelines to follow are:
- Set clear boundaries
A simple thing like asking people their preferred time for meetings, questions, or calls can help them feel respected and acknowledged. - Get to know each other as people
Instead of jumping right into an agenda, allow some time for an open-ended question, like ‘what did you do this weekend?’ It’s an easy way to establish a rapport. - Show people what you are working on
Regularly update your team on your work progress to ensure efficiency.
