Transitions
The transition between different tools & exercises
Every tool switch in a remote session is a moment where you can lose a third of the room if you do not manage the transition clearly.
In a physical room, transitions are physical: you stand up, rearrange, move to a different space. People follow because the social signal is visible. Online, a transition is invisible unless the facilitator makes it explicit. 'We are now moving from the presentation to the Miro board' has to be said, shown, and walked through, not assumed.
Good transitions in a remote session have three parts: a clear signal that something is ending, a brief bridge that orients people to what comes next, and a moment to confirm everyone has arrived. The most common mistake is rushing through the bridge and leaving some participants behind without realising.