Remote work management

When we first meet with a remote team, we instinctively start doing things we are used to doing in classical “in-person” teams. However, managing people that are not sitting next to you at the office is different from what you are used to.

Trust in the team is an important process that boosts productivity of each individual team member. What are the components of trust? How to gain the reputation of a reliable person? And also, how to “break the ice” in your team.

Many of us are so used to messenger applications that we don’t think through which one to choose. Using several applications simultaneously complicates communication and wastes our time, not to mention that not all applications are equally secure.

How do I organise my workplace to be an effective remote worker? How do I balance work and resting periods when working remotely? Why is it important to stay self-focused when working remotely?

We have too many inefficient meetings. It's time to do something about it!
How do I know it's time to set up a team meeting? How do I prepare for and conduct a team meeting? What are the steps within a remote team meeting cycle?

In today’s working environment, you have to be flexible and to know how to navigate successfully through teamwork. To ensure efficient coordination, it is useful to track relations trends in the team.

To know what your people are thinking means to have a great advantage. However, it is quite difficult to get such knowledge, especially in remote teams. If you ask during a meeting: “What do you think of it?” - you are unlikely to get the answer you are looking for.

The project has been completed successfully. Congratulations! At this stage, your task is to finalise the project. The key difficulty you will face is to provide and get constructive feedback.