Remote Work Rants: Should You Turn Your Camera On for Every Meeting?

Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast

05/08/23 • 17 min

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Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle more pet peeves sent in by listeners, including one from @NikSoro about the annoyance of receiving messages without checking someone's Slack status. The hosts discuss strategies for managing notifications, setting boundaries, and communicating effectively in virtual teams. They also delve into a topic from Nola Simon on webcam usage in virtual meetings and explore the psychology behind camera-on versus camera-off meetings. Whether you're a remote worker or a team leader, this episode offers practical advice on how to navigate common communication challenges and build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment. Tune in to learn how to balance availability and focus, manage expectations, and foster respectful communication in your remote team.

Key Takeaways

Checking someone's Slack status before sending a message can help you respect their boundaries and avoid unnecessary interruptions.
Setting boundaries, such as turning off notifications during specific hours or using an icon in your status to indicate when you're away from your desk, can help you manage distractions and increase your productivity.
Respecting others' needs and preferences is essential for building trust and fostering healthy communication in virtual teams.
Using a webcam during virtual meetings can enhance connection and collaboration, but it's important to be mindful of the potential for webcam fatigue and to respect individual preferences for camera-on or camera-off meetings.
Effective communication in virtual teams requires discipline, initiative, and a commitment to living one's values. By setting clear expectations, managing distractions, and respecting others' needs, remote workers and team leaders can build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:36 When People Don't Check Slack Statuses Before Messaging

00:03:03 Respectful Communication and Responsiveness

00:07:23 Managing Slack Messages and Video Conferencing Pet Peeves

00:08:54 Benefits of Turning On Cameras During Meetings

00:11:07 Importance of Webcam Functionality in Meetings

00:12:35 Coaching Conversation: The 51% Rule

00:14:11 Conclusion

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05/08/23 • 17 min

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Team Goodpods

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May 24

Thanks for

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who created a great list on The best podcasts for Remote and Hybrid Teams

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Marisa Eikenberry

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May 31

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Thank you for your awesome list tool! ❤️

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Nola Simon

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May 21

The context of when camera should be on matters. Allowing people to choose when the camera should be on matters but transparent communication about why you are turning it off or on makes all the difference. Thanks for including my pet peeve.:)