Casual chats at work build friendships, teamwork, and idea sharing. They help us trust each other, speak freely, and work better together. By breaking down formal barriers, these quick and informal talks make decisions quicker and boost productivity. Our post highlights the importance of informal communication in strengthening team bonds, fueling creativity, and fostering a happier, more productive workplace.
Let’s create some informal communication; let’s chat. It’s a great way to make returning to the office more meaningful and form stronger bonds. But even if you’re working on a remote team, you can start a new trend. It helps if you let people know what you’re up to (getting to know them better and feel more connected) so they know it’s a worthwhile exchange.
Pick someone on your team you wish you knew more about and ask or text them one of the following questions that matches with something you would genuinely like to know about them. Be prepared to share your answer back. Hopefully, it starts an informal conversation about something you both value. Drop an emoji in the comments to let us know what you think of this idea and feel free to share your results!
What this helps you know about your co-worker:
“Hey! Quick question: what’s your go-to comfort food when you need a pick-me-up?”
Why this question is a great conversation starter:
“Hey! Hope you’re having a great day! Random Q: If you could learn any new skill overnight, what would it be?”
Why this question is helpful: