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Although asynchronous communication is generally preferred in remote teams, synchronous communication is still needed. Most companies use a video conferencing tool like zoom.us or Microsoft Teams to handle this.
We often think of conversations as being mostly about voice, but in any face-to-face interaction we are constantly communicating via facial expression, body language, eye contact etc. These types of communication are just as important in remote conversations because they make communication more effective and help us to build relationships.
Because of this you should always have your video on for zoom calls (there are some exceptions). If you're not used to this it can feel uncomfortable at first, but the more you do it, the more comfortable it feels!
You should also think about the quality of your video.
<aside> ➡️ Exercise: Look at the images below and identify the problem with each of them. What do you think the cause is, and what could be done to make them better?
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