Polarity Thinking Practices

Leading teams from a distance can be challenging, and the nuances that come with virtual and hybrid teams are especially difficult to manage. Introducing a new perspective — polarity thinking — helps teams improve their performance over time. There are 4 essential polarities that high-performing virtual and hybrid teams effectively leverage: formal & informal communication, task & relationship orientation, flexible & traditional schedules, and working together & apart. Being aware of these polarities is crucial, but not enough; you need a plan to manage them better in the future. It is imperative that you motivate your team in order to make the necessary changes to fully leverage these polarities.