Published October 26, 2018
How to Chair a Remote Team Meeting
Of all the tasks a remote team manager is asked to do, hosting remote team meetings could be considered the most challenging. First, there’s the […]
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Published October 26, 2018
Of all the tasks a remote team manager is asked to do, hosting remote team meetings could be considered the most challenging. First, there’s the […]
Published October 10, 2018
In this post, we look at tools that help your remote team to collaborate. We have recommendations for virtual whiteboards, annotation tools, brainstorming and more.
Published September 19, 2018
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost track of your project? You can’t remember who is working on what, or which tasks need to happen in a specific order? If you have, then this article is perfect for you – it focuses on Task Management.
Published September 17, 2018
When it comes to working with remote employees, chat apps can have several advantages over other communication tools. Read on to find out more, and get the skinny on the best chat programs for remote work.
Published September 5, 2018
If you have voice and email, you’ve got it covered, right? Wrong. If you try and manage a remote team that way, you’ll be missing out on all the nonverbal cues that help understanding. It’s like flying blind. When you’re talking to someone on your team, or they’re talking to each other, expression and gestures are important. As you can’t get everyone in a room together, video conferencing is the next best option. Here’s our pick of the best.
Published August 13, 2018
Not long ago there was a rash of articles which claimed that remote workers were unhappy, if not downright paranoid. So here’s the good news: not one of the problems identified is actually a problem with remote working. They’re signs that not all managers are doing the best job at looking after their remote team. Don’t believe us? Here’s the breakdown.
Published June 27, 2018
Making sure that everyone knows what is expected of them is management 101. It’s taught in all those slick ‘even an idiot like you can be a manager’ books, and in every training course on the subject. And yet, a surprising number of projects go awry because expectations weren’t set effectively. Here are some thoughts on getting your remote team all on the same page.
Published June 15, 2018
Fact: happy staff is more productive. It’s not that we’re monsters who only care about deadlines and deliverables, it’s just that the positive side effects of happiness are a gift we’d be foolish to turn down. So here’s our quick guide on how to measure happiness – and reap the rewards!
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