Matt Bullock shows managers how to boost engagement on remote and hybrid teams. Slack channels alone don't create connection. Instead, publicly celebrate wins, run friendly competitions, and use leaderboards to make successes visible and help people feel part of something.
Running a remote or hybrid team? Try this. Stop assuming people feel connected just because they're in the same Slack channel. They're not. One of the biggest challenges remote teams face is visibility. People don't see wins happening. They don't hear conversations. They don't feel the energy. So create more moments where success becomes visible. Celebrate wins publicly, share achievements often, recognize effort, not just results. And don't underestimate the power of a little fun. Friendly competitions, leaderboards, Team challenges, because motivation is easier when people feel like they're part of something, even if they're working from 3 different cities or 3 different continents.
