Authentic team connections help you function effectively as a team. But to connect you don’t have to know everything about your team members.
Here’s an alternative.
Say you’ve been assigned a project with a new team member. Ask this person very specific and intentional questions to get to know them IN THE CONTEXT of the project that you will be working on together. Like –
What is your vision for this project?
What strengths do you plan to leverage? What are you hoping to learn?
This kind of insight into each other’s thoughts, working styles, and strengths helps you bond quickly and effortlessly. This is especially useful in hybrid & fluidic teams.
Give it a try.
