Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Teams On A Daily Basis

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Thescalers
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We highlight important tips to effectively manage remote teams, in turn, ensuring maximum productivity and collaboration.
  • Be intentional
  • Communication strategy
  • Cloud-based project management tools
  • Practice transparency
  • Visiting your remote office
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dhaughey
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If you are going to manage remote teams effectively, first you need to manage your own time well. Time is a precious commodity. We can't make time, only lose it. I’ll start with my favourite time management tip:
  • Don't book one hour meetings just because it’s a convenient time unit. Create shorter meetings, starting at 20 minutes.
  • When significant issues arise during a meeting, taken them off-line if they are likely to cause the meeting to overrun.
  • Create a daily to-do list to keep you focused on achieving your objectives.
  • Give your brain a twice daily break for 10 to 15 minutes with no email, phone, meetings, social media, etc.
Keep it fresh.
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Also, read Noor Khan's article, How to Work Effectively as a Remote Project Manager. In the article, Noor gives five tips that can help you fulfil your role and thrive.
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Remote working has become a new norm due to the onset of Covid19. While it has some advantages, it can be monotonous after some time as one misses the facetime of colleagues and a work environment. One may not put necessary hours because no one is there to watch you. Under the circumstances, it is important to plan enough work with a deadline in advance. It is also necessary to have daily catchup for a short duration to check on the status. A good resource management tool that has team collaboration capability can help here.

If you want to know more about tips on remote working, please go thru our blog: https://www.saviom.com/blog/benefits-of-virtual-team-building-activities-and-why-its-need-of-the-hour/
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Don't forget to read my article; Productivity Hacks When Working From Home, with tips for anyone unable to return to the office during the pandemic.
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