Successful Remote/Hybrid Teams
“Intentionality in hybrid team success is a journey, not a destination. All levels of the institution must take an active role in setting the institution on a course of success” – Gartner
Organizational Development and Learning team has designed a multi-faceted approach that will ensure the successful implementation of BU’s new remote work guidance. OD&L will support manager and employee success as we navigate remote/hybrid work through a series of online resources and virtual workshops and programs.
We have curated learning for you on a range of topics that are vital to the success of a hybrid team.
Choose How You Learn!
You can learn in a variety of ways. Join a virtual workshop, take an on-demand course in Terrier e-Development, or listen to an audiobook on a topic of interest.
We have categorized the offerings by the key topics that make up the characteristics of successful hybrid teams. Use the drop-down arrows to view the offerings and start your learning.
Setting Goals & Expectations
Establishing clear roles and responsibilities and having clear and measurable goals helps both individuals and teams become successful. This is especially vital for remote or hybrid teams because there are fewer opportunities for informal check ins, mentoring, and coaching.
OD&L Learning Workshops (Virtual):
Courses (Online):
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
Effective Communication & Collaboration
Creating a culture of communication with explicit expectations of how and when communications will take place, can help hybrid teams stay connected and engaged, facilitate sharing of updates, important information, and stay on track to meet goals.
OD&L Learning Workshops (Virtual):
Courses (Online):
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
Managing Team Performance
All the research on hybrid teams points to one important ingredient for successfully assessing and managing team performance, this is trust. To this end, in this section, we have included offerings related to building trust in addition to performance management.
Courses (Online):
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
Team Engagement & Inclusion
An intentional approach to keeping teams motivated, engaged, and included is vital in a hybrid team.
DE&I Learning & Action Workshops
OD&L Learning Workshops (Virtual):
Courses (Online):
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
General Leadership/Management
A secret of successful leaders and managers is that they continually reflect on their style, think about new and better ways to do lead and manage. Here are learning opportunities to support you along this journey.
Courses (Online):
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Audio Books:
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
Time Management
Managing our priorities and our time is a critical skill to be successful as a professional. Prioritizing work and time can be learned. Explore these resources to develop and practice these skills.
Courses (Online):
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
Virtual Team
The success of a hybrid team is the collective responsibility of those managing the teams as well as members of the team. Here are resources focused on success in a virtual setting.
Courses (Online):
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Audio Books:
To return to the Remote work at BU site, please click here.
We will continue to support you on this journey. Visit this page often to find new offerings and complete this form to tell us what topics you are interested in learning more about related to remote work and hybrid teams.