Distributed Work Guide: Managing Remote Teams
It can be difficult to manage teams. Now that most of us are working remotely, new challenges to management have emerged. It is harder to collaborate and build rapport; gone are the days of popping by a coworker’s desk for a quick question or conversation. We have put together this guide to provide you with tips on communicating, working with, and staying more connected to, your teams. We hope this helps you to better work alone, but together.
As a manager, you’ll want to think through how you communicate and engage with your team to ensure everyone stays connected and has what they need to be successful. It is harder for your team to swing by your desk with questions when they can’t see you. Make time to be available and stay connected. Find what communication channels work best for your team. Check out these ideas from some of Salsify’s managers:
Additional Resources
- Check out this list of high impact questions to ask remote employees.
- Play these virtual games as a team.
- Get inspired by this list of virtual team building activities!
We are wishing you the best of luck navigating the challenges of virtual work and life. Remember: we are alone but together!
What are your tips for managing remote teams? Let us know in the comments.
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