Instant Messaging (IM) platforms such as Slack, Hipchat, Skype chat and a host of other options have features to help teams separate their work brain from their silly brain. This is another area where virtual tools can provide a better experience than in-person interactions. For example, I am currently working with a team that has the following chat rooms:
Adapted from a blog post titled "Leading a virtual entrepreneurial team – Part 1: Communication Basics" by Elaine Chen
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