{"id":7185,"date":"2020-02-14T15:14:41","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T20:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/inspire\/?p=7185"},"modified":"2021-04-21T10:57:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T14:57:00","slug":"how-to-manage-a-remote-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/inspire\/originals\/how-to-manage-a-remote-team\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage a Remote Team"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

It’s hard enough to manage a team when everyone is right in front of you… so how are you supposed to manage a remote team that doesn’t share physical space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hybrid work is growing at an exponential rate<\/a>, so chances are that your workplace is about to go hybrid (if it hasn\u2019t already). Around 85% of companies based in the U.S.<\/a> now offer remote employment options, and more than half of all global companies have become hybrid or are fully remote by now. While offering remote options can be great for productivity<\/a>, there are some specific challenges unique to managing a remote team. It can be difficult to keep track of all the moving pieces and to align flexible schedules for optimal workflow and collaboration. Whether you\u2019re a manager who\u2019s remote or on-site, here’s a guide to managing remote workers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create clear expectations with your remote workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Time differences and flexible hours make it challenging to keep track of what everyone\u2019s working on, so it\u2019s important to set expectations early. Make sure that you\u2019re on the same page regarding a project\u2019s time frame, that you\u2019re clear about what to prioritize, and that you clear any issues of availability ahead of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This also means being comfortable with giving specific feedback, both positive and negative. When you\u2019re a manager of remote employees, it\u2019s not enough to simply tell someone that something is good. You have to tell them why <\/em>it\u2019s good. That way, if something falls short in the future, there are clear guidelines for getting back on track. When you\u2019re not working in the same place at the same time, clarity matters more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n