We-Ness

I think I'm cheating on this one. First I would subscribe to some project management software that we could all post and maintain goals and files on different projects through. second I would use a hack to that software that allows everyone to log into a chat room to discuss in real time, any issues they had come up. I.E: Base camp and campfire. I would also have everyone on an instant messenger, aim or msn for example and able to chat via these 1 on 1 or in large groups for discussions that only pertained to a couple of people. The 'we-ness' would come from the close discussion and inter involvement that all team members would participate in. when the product was approved and finished everyone could be proud as they would all be informed of the launch or completion via the company project management software. I have worked on a team with these programs and features before. initially there was simply a chat system we used via instant messenger but we couldn't all be in the same chat room. When we got what is called 'campfire' going it brought a lot of us closer together as co-workers instead of simply people who worked on the same project at different times. group interaction on the internet is very useful and can make physical barriers like geography seem irrelevant.

Potential drawback is you cannot punch out at the end of the day on friday and grab a beer with co-workers. that sucks.