You’re likely to use Slack or other video tools for conferencing if working remotely. However, these 2D tools aren’t always effective in terms of fostering connections and collaboration between team members.
Virtual spaces for collaboration are crucial. The most effective virtual spaces are those that mimic the physical office experience with desks, meeting rooms and common areas. This lets teams locate each other quickly. After that, using gestures and live chats as they move around the space, teammates are able to engage in conversation and serendipitous encounters similar to those that naturally happen in an office environment in real life.
Kumospace is an online workspace, helps reduce the need to meet by giving employees the impression that they are “working next to someone else”. It also offers a variety of virtual spaces for collaboration, ranging from sprint planning and 1:1 catch-ups, to sales demos and project presentations.
Switchboard is a virtual collaboration tool which takes the feeling of working in an office to a different level. Its collaborative virtual rooms and canvas enable teams to be productive quickly, working together on documents and browser-based apps. After the session is over, all work is saved to ensure that everyone is able to continue where they started.
Other virtual spaces, like Teemyco and Gather, help to foster team spirit by making it easier for people to see what their coworkers are up to in the virtual office. That way, it’s easy to see who is planning the next big project, presenting an informational presentation, or enjoying a virtual coffee break.
