A project manager is working with a virtual team spread across multiple time zones. Team members report feeling disconnected from each other and the project, leading to decreased collaboration and motivation. The project requires high levels of coordination and knowledge sharing. Which TWO strategies should the project manager implement to improve virtual team engagement?

Schedule all meetings during overlapping business hours for all time zones

Create regular informal interaction opportunities like virtual coffee chats or team check-ins

Require all team members to be online during core business hours

Reduce the frequency of team meetings to minimize scheduling conflicts

Implement collaborative tools and platforms that support asynchronous knowledge sharing

Assign team members to work in pairs within the same time zone