{"id":141,"date":"2021-01-12T01:45:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T01:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.jal.mybluehost.me\/\/?p=141"},"modified":"2021-02-03T17:45:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T01:45:17","slug":"keep-these-3-things-in-mind-to-connect-better-virtually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rulenumbersix.ca\/about\/blog\/keep-these-3-things-in-mind-to-connect-better-virtually\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep These 3 Things In Mind To Connect Better Virtually"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"141\" class=\"elementor elementor-141\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-256b608f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"256b608f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6acd0c15\" data-id=\"6acd0c15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175d36ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"175d36ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Connecting virtually is different from connecting in-person.<\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rulenumbersix.ca\/blog\/make-connections\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">connection is what you make it<\/span><\/a>, being aware of some of the differences between virtual and in-person interactions can help you facilitate better human connection and collaboration.<\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Here are three differences to keep in mind so you can connect better virtually:<\/p><h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">1. Small Talk<\/h2><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">There\u2019s typically less small talk when we connect virtually, whether via email, messaging app, online forum, digital whiteboard, or videoconference. We tend to go to these virtual places with purpose, so we don\u2019t meander to the watercooler or linger in the hallways to chit chat while we\u2019re en route.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">While there\u2019s a time and place for this cut-to-the-chase approach, it\u2019s important not to forget that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brettnelson\/2012\/03\/30\/six-reasons-small-talk-is-very-important-and-how-to-get-better-at-it\/?sh=76e092e96476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">small talk social interactions bring benefits too<\/span><\/a>. When you\u2019re connecting virtually, it\u2019s important to be more intentional about designing for small talk so you aren\u2019t losing out on opportunities to build trust and strengthen connection.<\/p><h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">2. Feedback<\/h2><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">We need more feedback when we&#8217;re connecting virtually as there are less human signals for us to go on. Especially when we\u2019re connecting virtual, it\u2019s important to:<\/p><ul data-rte-list=\"default\"><li><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Give the benefit of the doubt to those we are connecting with as we have less information to go on. If you\u2019re going to assume anything, assume the best.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Ask if you\u2019re not sure.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Make space for and encourage regular feedback.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Invest in our feedback receiving and giving skills.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">3. Breaks<\/h2><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Oftentimes when we\u2019re connecting virtually, we can benefit from taking breaks more regularly, whether it\u2019s a quick pause to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/eye-health\/20-20-20-rule#prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\">20-20-20 rule to prevent eye strain<\/span><\/a>, frequent 5 minute breaks to recharge energy, or longer pauses to make room to relax and reflect before reengaging.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"><\/p><p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">What other differences do you notice between virtual and in-person interactions and how do you navigate these to improve connection?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connecting virtually is different from connecting in-person. While connection is what you make it, being aware of some of the differences between virtual and in-person interactions can help you facilitate better human connection and collaboration. 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