How to Improve Team Participation in a Hybrid Workplace

Improving team participation is a constant challenge faced by professional teams – whether they are in person or remote. Teams can suffer from “domination by the few” where a few people control every meeting and effectively shape the team’s activity and direction. Getting quieter members to contribute and participate is a challenge when in person – and has additional barriers that need to be overcome when working in hybrid environments.

But why does this matter? Because simply put, when teams aren’t structured to ensure full participation, people don’t feel valued, they leave their positions prematurely, and company morale, as well as productivity, can take a big hit.

At BeRemote, we have been addressing the challenge of leveling the social playing field so that all members of a team feel inclined to participate. I’ve spent most of my career managing people through challenges in the workplace – which range from personality styles to culture to upbringing – and all have an impact on their participation.

In the upcoming weeks and months, we’ll share a few tactical ways companies can improve teamwork, participation, and trust so that they can ensure high performing teams.