Nova Efficiency

10 Best Practices for Managing Remote Teams

Management

• Be Responsive and Available

• A lag in communication creates distance

• Make your virtual office more like a real office by responding quickly

• Make Meetings Accessible

• Make sure mics and webcams work well

• Invest in technology arid tools for online collaboration and communication

• Build Personal Connections

• Talking about life outside of work helps people feel more connected

• Learn what motivates each person

• Treat Your Team Like They Are Local

• Give them as much access to you as possible

• Engage with them regularly

• Trust Your Team

• Minimize uncertainty by setting up work-from-home guidelines for emails, text, and calls

• Allow remote workers to own or lead projects

• Provide Feedback Channels

• Encourage feedback from remote workers

• Use online surveys, weekly sessions, and designated feedback meetings

• Set up Topical Communication Channels

• Encourage virtual collaboration and •coffee-time\' chats

• Consider both work-related and interest-based topics

• Establish Communication Guidelines

• Arrange weekly formal check-ins

• Set guidelines for daily needs and make sure workers understand them

• Connect Their Goals with Yours

• Workers are becoming more and more interested in learning and skill advancement

• Take an interest in your team\'s rife goals

• Make Time for Fun

• Set aside time for socializing

• Fun things to setup include Virtual happy hours, trivia quizzes, and book clubs