Startups! How do you manage remote teams effectively? 🤝🌍
Ghulam Abbas
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Olga iaLOVEnko@olgaialovenko
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First things first when it comes to managing a team remotely from the early stages, have clear communication - Have a system that allows for easy flow in communication across teams. Aside from having unified platforms like Slack or Teams, set up a virtual call that allows you and your team to stay aligned
The next thing would be having a method or use a tool that allows you to keep track and stay updated with progress on projects/tasks. For my team, I use ClickUp and Notion, for smaller teams I would recommend trying out Trello
Managing remote teams can indeed be challenging, but we’ve found a few strategies that work well for us:
- Regular Check-ins: Daily stand-ups and weekly team meetings help keep everyone aligned.
- Clear Communication: Using tools like Slack and Zoom for instant communication and video calls.
- Task Management: Platforms like Trello and Asana help us track progress and deadlines.
- Team Building: Virtual team-building activities to maintain a strong team spirit.
On a related note, we recently launched a platform designed to simplify team collaboration and remote work. If you’re interested, check it out here: Amploo.
Would love to hear what’s been working for your teams!
✅ Clear communication with clear tasks distributed
✅ Regular check-ins, and using the right tools for collaboration are key.
✅ Trust and flexibility also go a long way in keeping everyone aligned and productive.
Here is everyone wrote about communication. I agree that regular check-ins and good communication tools, like Slack or Zoom, are key. It’s also important to trust your team and celebrate their wins. Keeping things flexible and staying connected helps everyone feel part of the team, even when working remotely.
Here is the article about that:
https://jetsoftpro.com/blog/how-...
And here is one more point, already less standard, but effective, in my opinion. Build a friendly team, not just a working atmosphere. For example, scheduling virtual coffee breaks where team members can chat casually
As a development lead I don't find managing my team remotely any hard, it is quite easy with multiple team management tools and productivity tools, what I find particularly hard is building a connection with the team and get them to work as a team, especially when they have not met in person before and have very little communication outside of work.
Simple. Just keep them in-house
Managing remote teams effectively involves clear communication, setting clear expectations, using collaborative tools, and fostering a strong team culture.
It is so important to have clear communication and a system that guarantees easy coordination between different departments.
I use Trello for task management and Zoom for weekly syncs.
For my team, regular video check-ins and shared task boards have been lifesavers. They keep us all in sync, no matter where we are.
Using collaboration platform to keep communication flowing and expectations crystal clear. It’s really made managing my remote team a lot smoother.
Agile system is the best way to manage remote team!
Communication and transparency is the key to manage a remote team. Having empathy and making your team comfortable around working together is the key to build the long lasting remote team.
For sure, clear communication is key for remote teams. Slack works well as a central hub. I also recommend a project management tool to keep everyone aligned. Notion is great for documenting processes, while ClickUp helps track tasks and projects. Daily standups over video calls keep the team connected too. Having some fun non-work channels in Slack for casual chat and team building also goes a long way in keeping a positive remote culture!
Managing a remote team has its challenges, but using collaboration tools nd setting clear goals has made a big difference for us. It’s all about staying organized and connected .
From my experience, regular stand-ups are a must, but video calls are where the magic happens. There’s a big difference between just hearing someone and actually seeing them—video calls help keep everyone on the same page and connected emotionally.
One-on-one meetings can also be valuable. It's a great way to align personal goals with company objectives, so everyone stays satisfied and motivated.