Suggestions for tension management
| Tension | Strategy to manage the tension |
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| Flexibility–Inflexibility |
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| Social connectedness–Social disconnectedness |
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| Engagement–Disengagement |
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| Sharing formal information–Concealing informal information |
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| Equality–Inequality |
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| Tension | Strategy to manage the tension |
|---|---|
| Flexibility–Inflexibility | Set meeting boundaries Schedule regular meetings with breaks Use scheduling tools to prioritize key participants |
| Social connectedness–Social disconnectedness | Build a positive virtual culture Create virtual social spaces for casual interactions Reduce status differences Lead by example |
| Engagement–Disengagement | Establish video meeting guidelines collaboratively Negotiate participation methods Use collaboration tools to facilitate real-time online interaction |
| Sharing formal information–Concealing informal information | Foster an information- and knowledge-sharing culture Ensure a smooth flow of critical, informal information. Use technology to form small groups and secure informal information sharing within them |
| Equality–Inequality | Enhance inclusive decision-making Ensure equal distribution of work tasks |
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