Advances in technology allow us to collaborate in ways we never could have anticipated just a few decades ago. However, the way we work as a team while sitting around a real table can be much different than taking your place in a virtual seat.

In fact, a change in medium can change the way others perceive our communications, requiring a new set of protocols and behaviors. Steps like standardizing the use of platforms, setting clear expectations around response methods and implementing consistent guidelines can go a long way in building a brand new communication skill set for you and your team.

Check out Harvard Business Review’s How to Collaborate Effectively if Your Team is Remote to learn more.