I found new ways to engage my team online. The awkwardness became less evident as people settled in to the idea of being on camera. Yet everyone felt vulnerable as time went on and the uncertainty grew. I worked hard to break down the feeling of hierarchy and to reinforce that I was part of the team and felt vulnerable as well. Communication was critical. I made sure to send email updates to my team and meet with everyone frequently. TedTalks were incorporated into our weekly meetings so that we could have group discussions about topics that pulled us away from COVID-19. My goals for my position and my team were still clear. I just had to get creative in order to keep them moving forward.
https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/1/teamwork-during-uncertainty-a-covid-19-story
