Location does not replace clear expectations. Teams need shared outcomes, communication agreements and a sense of connection wherever they work.
One action to start with
Agree one team outcome, how progress will be visible and when collaboration needs to happen. Check whether office-based and remote colleagues have equal access to key information.
What this can look like
Tracking who appears online tells you little about whether work is moving forward or a colleague is blocked.
Illustrative example. This is a short application guide to chapter 21, not the full chapter.
Bring it into the business
Ask your team where they see this pattern. Agree one decision, one owner and a date to review what has changed. Start small enough to act on what you learn.
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Read the full chapter
Chapter 21 starts on page 106 of The Questions You’re Not Asking.