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🪞 Reflect

When was the last time you struggled to communicate clearly in a remote setting? When was the last time you attended a meeting that could have been an email—or even a quick video?

💡 Concept

Using video tools like Loom, you can improve your distributed team’s work by streamlining communication, boosting engagement, and saving time. Here are eight ways to leverage Loom effectively:

❎ Meeting Replacements

Skip unnecessary live meetings by recording a video message to convey important news, updates, or decisions. This practice reduces scheduling conflicts and meeting fatigue.

Example: Record a project update and send it to all stakeholders so they can review the information on their own time.

🤩 Thank-Yous

Go beyond a text with a video thank-you message. Seeing and hearing your gratitude adds a personal touch that strengthens relationships.

Example: Send a quick "thank you" to a colleague for going the extra mile on a deliverable.

👋 Introductions

Welcome new employees or clients with a warm, personal introduction video. It adds context and helps build connections right from the start.

Example: Record a video introducing yourself to a new hire, outlining how you'll collaborate.

✅ Asynchronous Updates

Replace recurring status meetings with brief video summaries, allowing teammates to stay updated on their own schedule.

Example: Record sprint summaries or weekly progress reports asynchronously.

⭐ Personalized Feedback

Provide clear, actionable feedback by recording videos with visual walk-throughs. This avoids miscommunication and speeds up improvements.

Example: Record a screen-share of a design review with detailed comments.

🧠 Training & Onboarding

Build a library of video tutorials you can use to onboard new hires efficiently. This saves time by eliminating the need for repeated live sessions.

Example: Create a video guide on setting up team tools like Slack or Jira.

🎉 Team Recognition & Celebrations

Use videos to highlight team successes, celebrate milestones, or maintain morale in a remote environment.

Example: Record a celebratory message recognizing a project completion or team win.

🗣️ Customer Communications

Use videos to deliver personalized product demos, onboarding guides, or answers to customer questions, building trust and engagement.

Example: Record a product demo specifically addressing a customer’s unique needs.

By replacing meetings, sending personal messages, and creating thoughtful content, video messages can help you communicate smarter, foster better relationships, and make remote work more enjoyable.

🎬 Take Action

This week, try sharing a video recording instead of holding a live meeting or sending a written message. Here’s a plan:

• Identify a task or communication that could be replaced with a video.

• Plan your message—keep it concise (aim for 2–5 minutes).

• Record and share your video with the relevant people.

• Follow up. Ask for video responses or comments to encourage engagement.

• Evaluate how the video impacted efficiency, clarity, or connection compared to your usual method.

🧠 Keep Learning

To learn more about effective communication in distributed teams, enroll in the Remote Work Certification program.

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