Onboarding into a Distributed Team
This is a workshop where a distributed team designs how it brings new people in, now that there is no office to absorb them by osmosis. The session gives first voice to the most recent joiners, since they remember best what it felt like.
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What You'll Achieve with the Onboarding into a Distributed Team Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Creates a repeatable 90-day onboarding plan for new hires.
Enhances the connection and integration of remote employees.
Reduces the time it takes for new joiners to feel part of the team.
When to Use the Onboarding into a Distributed Team Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When a company transitions to fully remote work and needs to redesign its onboarding process.
For teams that frequently hire new employees and want a consistent onboarding experience.
How the Onboarding into a Distributed Team Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Step 1: Check-in, our own first weeks
Participants share their experiences of being new, highlighting challenges faced and insights gained, especially focusing on the recent joiners' perspectives.
2Step 2: Journey map the first 90 days
The group maps out a new joiner's first 90 days, identifying key moments where they might feel stuck or alone, providing insight into their experience.
3Step 3: What osmosis used to give us
Participants brainstorm the informal knowledge that new joiners used to absorb in an office setting, categorizing it into connection, context, and contribution.
4Step 4: Design the 90-day plan
The team collaboratively builds a structured onboarding plan that addresses the gaps identified previously, ensuring it covers connection, context, and contribution effectively.
Key Topics Covered in the Onboarding into a Distributed Team Workshop
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