Strategies and tactics for fostering casual communication and staying connected
The strategy focuses on fostering casual communication and staying connected by creating a dedicated digital space and organizing regular virtual hangouts. A digital space allows group members to share thoughts, memes, and updates, creating a sense of community. For example, themed days like "Meme Monday" can keep interactions lively. Weekly prompts help sustain conversation, while a moderator ensures inclusivity.
Regular themed virtual hangouts provide structured opportunities for deeper connections. A facilitator guides the activities, which could range from virtual games to discussion themes such as "Favorite Movies." Feedback is essential to enhance these events and celebrate participants' contributions.
Promoting inclusive participation ensures varied expression and engagement by encouraging members to share videos, images, and texts. Polls gather input on topics of interest, and shout-outs recognize active participation, fostering a culture of appreciation.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Create a dedicated digital space
- Select a platform that everyone uses and create a group chat or social media group
- Establish clear guidelines on the type of content that can be shared
- Introduce everyone to the group and encourage initial posts
- Schedule weekly prompts to keep the conversation flowing
- Encourage members to share memes, jokes, and lighthearted content
- Assign a moderator to manage and encourage interactions
- Create themed days for sharing specific types of content
- Ensure the group remains a positive and inclusive space
- Regularly update group settings and maintain privacy
- Collect feedback from members to continuously improve the space
⛳️ Strategy 2: Organise regular themed virtual hangouts
- Survey participants to determine suitable times for virtual hangouts
- Decide on themes or activities for the hangouts to create excitement
- Use a reliable video conferencing tool for hosting the events
- Send out invitations with a clear itinerary and theme details
- Appoint a facilitator to guide the activities during the hangout
- Incorporate ice-breaking activities to ensure engagement
- Encourage attendees to contribute ideas for future themes
- Share highlights and positive moments from hangouts in the group
- Solicit feedback after each event to enhance future hangouts
- Celebrate contributions and recognise frequent participants
⛳️ Strategy 3: Promote inclusive participation
- Encourage varied forms of expression, such as videos, images, and texts
- Utilise polls and surveys to gather input on topics of interest
- Give shout-outs to active participants to encourage more interaction
- Send personalised invitations to less active members to encourage engagement
- Share a calendar of upcoming themes and events in advance
- Involve members in the decision-making process for the group
- Recognise milestones and achievements of members in updates
- Provide platforms for members to share personal projects and interests
- Facilitate small group discussions to encourage deeper connections
- Promote a culture of respect, openness, and appreciation in interactions
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
