Brainstorming new ideas with a remote team

A$)$ Format: Email Chain $-$ Sharing ideas asynchronously, allows for reflection.

B$)$ Format: Video Conference $-$ Interactive discussion, fosters collaboration and builds rapport.

C$)$ Format: Individual Chats $-$ Quick communication, but limits broader discussion.

D$)$ Format: Collaborative Online Document $-$ Allows for real$-$time idea collection and organization.

Delivering bad news to a client about a missed deadline.

A$)$ Format: Email with a formal tone.

B$)$ Format: Phone call with an apologetic and empathetic tone.

C$)$ Format: Text message with a brief and neutral tone.

D$)$ Format: Public social media post explaining the situation.

Presenting your research findings to a group of academic colleagues.

A$)$ Format: Informal blog post with visuals and a conversational tone.

B$)$ Format: Formal research paper with a complex and jargon$-$filled tone.

C$)$ Format: Short social media video with a lighthearted and engaging tone.

D$)$ Format: A casual presentation with personal anecdotes and humor.

Encouraging a team member who is feeling down about their performance.

A$)$ Format: Public team meeting with a motivational speech.

B$)$ Format: Group email praising recent improvements.

C$)$ Format: One$-$on$-$one meeting with a supportive and encouraging tone.

D$)$ Format: Text message with a generic "keep it up$!"$ message.

Congratulating a colleague on a promotion

A$)$ Format: Formal Email $-$ Congratulatory message with well wishes.

B$)$ Format: Social Media Post $-$ Enthusiastic and celebratory message with a public shoutout.

C$)$ Format: Handwritten Note $-$ Personalized message expressing genuine happiness.

D$)$ Format: Group Text $-$ Quick congratulations with emojis.