Wie können Sie als Leiter eines vielfältigen virtuellen Teams sicherstellen, dass sich jeder einbezogen fühlt?

If a small issue arises, like a minor miscommunication, I handle it by balancing both perspectives. I’d say, “I see there was some confusion about our last update. It’s a small issue, but let’s address it. Here’s the correct info. Your feedback helps us improve, so please let me know if there’s anything we can do better.” In managing a diverse virtual team, I recognize the importance of both positive and negative feedback. I’d say, “I want to make sure everyone feels included and heard. If you have concerns or suggestions, share them. At the same time, if things are going well, let’s celebrate those wins together. Your input is key to our success.” This approach helps us grow and stay connected.

The person leading that virtual team has to have the skill of making people feel included. You can't Google that and learn it in a day. Making people feel included involves strategic communication, being nice, some intuition, being approachable and people savvy along with several other things. Ultimately, Ensuring everyone feels included starts with having the right person leading the virtual team.

The use of role-playing strategies could keep the group united even when we are talking about remote communication. This is because the audience will be interested in understanding the genuine dynamics between the two actors, while the actors will be under positive stress and will learn a lot from each other.

Alternate timezones for key team meetings to ensure everyone gets to participate and engage at least on an alternating schedule. Use icebreakers that allow your team members to share their unique perspectives. Create spaces with virtual communication tools for team members to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from each other. These are a few ways to foster collaborative, inclusive virtual diverse teams.

Leading a diverse virtual team requires intentional strategies to ensure everyone feels included. Drawing from nearly two decades in newsrooms, I’ve learned that fostering inclusion starts with bringing everyone together—like in editorial or pitch meetings—where approaches are calibrated, and collaboration is key. Encourage and respect every voice, making sure everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Just like in newsrooms, where you can’t complain later if you didn’t contribute up front, setting this tone in your virtual team ensures that all members feel valued and engaged from the start.