You’re likely to utilize Slack or video tools for conferencing if working remotely. These 2D tools aren’t always the best choice for fostering communication and connection between team members.
Collaboration spaces are crucial. The best virtual spaces are those that replicate the office environment by having meeting rooms, desks and common areas. This allows teams to find each other quickly. After that, using nudges and live chats while they move through the space, team members are able to engage in conversation and have random encounters similar to those that are typical of an office environment in real life.
Kumospace is a prime example of virtual workspace that reduces meetings by giving users the impression that they are « working next to someone ». When you do require a meeting Kumospace provides a range of collaborative virtual rooms to suit different purposes from 1:1 catch-ups to sprint planning to sales demos and presentations.
Switchboard is a tool for virtual collaboration that takes the experience of working in an office to another level. Its virtual rooms that are collaborative and canvas lets teams be productive quickly, working together on browser-based applications and documents. After the session is over, the entire work is saved so that everyone can continue where they left off.
Other virtual spaces, like Teemyco and Gather, help build a culture of cooperation by making it easier for people to see what their coworkers are up to in the virtual office. It’s easy to determine if someone is working on a huge project, presenting an example of selling or simply taking a virtual break.