April Jackson

If you want to level up, become an expert in your area of interest. Linked In learning has courses and most apps and software have educational modules to become a badge owner or certified on their product. This shows the value that you bring to your current employer or future employer.

We host a virtual December Holiday Party where each team member can dress up in their favorite holiday gear, character, or just crazy clothes. We participate in a Kahoot game which challenges people and they get to compete against each other. We also have a time of sharing our favorite holiday activity or family tradition. Our team talks about this event all year. We are planning more events in 2024.

Think simple. If your company uses Microsoft 365, then lean into the tools that are part of this suite. Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint has multiple ways for remote teams to connect and stay informed. There are many independent tools/apps for communication but each new tool brings a level of brain change that each person has to navigate. Stay simple…

When we think about multigenerational active listening, we need to consider what each generation display that. Eye contact is very important for an older generation but is more forgiven to younger ones. It is also important to think about neurodivergent active listening. Their engagement will look different and doesn’t mean they are not actively listening.