Virtual team gift-giving guide
How are you doing with your Christmas shopping? Struggling to find the right gifts for your virtual team?
If your Christmas project planning has gone a bit awry and you still have gifts to buy, here is my list of what to get the project managers in your life (or anyone working virtually for that matter). Or you could suggest that people buy these things for you!
Coffee and Tea Mugs
Remote working might be here to stay for awhile more and this mug is absolutely perfect for those team members who are working from home. They will definitely get a laugh from this relatable commuting from home mug made to look like a transit map.
Who would have thought that working from home would come with its own set of daily commuter challenges? This mug puts a comical twist on an urban mass transit map.
If you’re on video calls all day like most of us these days it’s easy to forget you’re on mute from time to time. Even the best mute ninjas still slip up! This is a fun one that can politely help others during a call. A You’re On Mute mug is fitting for everyone on your office list.
Perfect Secret Santa gift for your manager or colleagues!
Food and Drinks
Chocolates are a time-old tradition for the holidays, but how about adding a fun twist to it? I found these Hot Chocolate Bombs that would be an easy gift to send to a remote colleague. Who doesn’t love chocolate?!
Drop one in a mug, pour hot milk over it, and watch as it gradually melts, releasing its decadently flavored payload. Four bombs (two of each flavor) per package. Choose salted caramel and milk chocolate or peppermint and gingerbread. Handmade in California.
I’m a big tea drinker and love to pop out to grab a fresh cup between calls. Having a fresh stock of tea never hurts! I know there are a 101 tea shops out there, but I thought these ones from around the world were especially nice and could be a great treat for a tea drinker on your team.
The set comes with 10 tubes of tea, each with enough leaves to brew a 6-8 cup pot, as well has an informative book full of background information and brewing tips. This set of teas was made in Paris and is available to ship around the world.
Home Office
There are so many cables on my desk at the moment. My skills at managing cables are non-existent. I have the same problem with headphones. If you have the same issues, a cable management tool is just what you need to keep everything from being tangled.
Keep your cords tidy and safe. These are great to stop headphones from tangling. Perfect for yourself or as a small gift.
Whether I’m working from home or not, one thing I’m always scrambling to find is a notebook! I tend to scribble notes and thoughts down throughout the day when I’m not necessarily in front of the computer. So I thought, how about a personalized journal for a gift? I found these cute ones on Etsy.
A personalised notebook, with your chosen words printed on the cover and the spine.
This laptop backpack has been designed with the home office worker and commuter in mind. It has a built in laptop sleeve as well as a front organisational panel for all of your extras and accessories. Plus it has dual water bottle pockets. This would be perfect for popping into the local coffee shop when you need a change of scenary.
Designed with ultimate organization in mind to help you get to and from a whole lot easier. From the office to the coffee shop, the CityLink Slim Laptop Backpack is ideal for your work-from-anywhere and going-everywhere lifestyle.
And if you are still stuck for ideas, how about a copy of my ebook, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, or a project management mentoring session with me?
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