Today we analyse a set of three quick points to keep in mind when managing dispersed teams.
Planning is a long term shot
Developing a strategy for engaging with a remote team necessitates a long-term perspective, ideally defined on an annual basis. This approach should facilitate the alternation of physical and virtual meetings.
While the analysis may not be overly complex, it occupies a space between communication planning and operational management. In this context, valuable insights can be gained from colleagues within the organization who possess relevant expertise, such as the communication team, your account manager, or experienced peers.
Create an impact for your team
Nothing can be more disheartening than feeling like you have no control over what happens or that you can’t grow and advance. This can be challenging enough in physical teams, but it becomes even trickier when distance is involved, which can make everyone feel a bit isolated. As a manager, it’s essential to keep encouraging your team members, nurturing their learning, and helping them realize how vital their contributions are to our collective success.
Stay in touch
Staying connected in a virtual setting needs to have a unique approach. With less frequent interactions, it’s crucial to ensure that each team member gets what they need from your one-on-one meetings. For this reason, using unified communication is often much more effective than just a phone call. It helps bridge the “virtual” gap by allowing you to see expressions and underlying questions that might otherwise go unsaid. There are various ways to communicate, so be sure to choose those that foster the best outcomes, not just the simple exchange of information.
