5 tips to help your firm manage your offshore remote teams more effectively

There’s no denying that remote teams are trending!

Building an offshore remote team is a great way to tackle the ongoing skills shortage, gain a competitive advantage and deliver better quality. But how do you efficiently manage your remote teams?

Here’s 7 tips to help your firm manage your time, energy and resources more effectively.

Set expectations and methods of engagement – Remote work is more efficient when expectations are set on work schedules and accountability.
Setting up expectations for the frequency, means, and ideal timing of communication with the team helps establish clear guidelines for managing the workflow.

Prioritize communication – When employees are working remotely a high frequency and detailed level of communication is key — even if sometimes it feels like “too much.” Always better to over communicate information to ensure all parties are on the same page.
It’s also imperative to recognise that communication tools only work as well as the people using them – that’s why it’s important to understand how and why you communicate with and between each other.

Build trust and inclusion – The offshore team are your partners. Make them feel like they are just as much a part of the company as any other in-house employee. By including the offshore team in your internal meetings you will help them better understand the processes within your company and eventually, complete the task better.

Establish an Organized Workflow – Streamlining the workflow minimizes room for errors and increases overall efficiency. This, in turn, helps you make quicker, smarter decisions and your remote team are empowered to collaborate in a more productive and agile way.

Provide instant feedback and recognise achievements – Feedback is an important part of any management process, especially when it comes to an offshore team. Giving feedback to your team ensures the quality of the result and helps you identify weak points that need adjusting or even things that aren’t working at all.
Often remote workers do not receive enough appreciation for the hard work they do. Paying attention to their achievements within your project and showing appreciation will greatly boost your teams motivation and performance.

Managing remote teams can be a challenge sometimes. However, despite the long distance between you and your team, it is possible to create a strong, inclusive team culture that enhances employee engagement and increases organisational productivity.

Your organisations willingness to make this remote team of yours feel like they are just as important part of your company as any other employee will help your collaboration succeed.

If you are looking to grow your business, The dot HQ can help you build and manage your own dedicated offshore team to become an extension of your organisation. Connect with dot to know more – https://thedothq.com/

By The dot HQ

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