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Gone are those days when managers used old,
traditional way to manage. Today, we see a new face of management. Unlike before, a team does not
have to be glued together to work together.
Through digital ways of managing teams, tasks
and time we can get things going from anywhere.
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Did you know
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Flexible workers tend to be happier with their jobs. You're 87% more likely to love
your job if you work from home
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Flexible workers tend to be happier with their jobs. You're 87% more likely to love
your job if you work from home
Fewer distractions drive employee efficiency. 30% said that telecommuting
allowed them to accomplish more in less time
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Flexible workers tend to be happier with their jobs. You're 87% more likely to love
your job if you work from home
Fewer distractions drives employee efficiency. 30 percent said that telecommuting allowed them to accomplish more in less time
It might seem counterintuitive, but remote workers are often more engaged with
colleagues and supervisors than in-office workers
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However, overseeing a team
in multiple locations takes a special set of management skills and tools.
We have compiled a list seven core skills
that a remote manager must
possess.
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Knowledge of Modern Technologies
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The ability to know what new tools to use when and how to use them is one skill
a remote manager must have.
Like using a project management tool could really help a remote
manager.
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Be (or become) a Good Writer
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When members of the team are working remotely, most communication takes place
in writing. Remote leaders need to
learn to write quickly and clearly.
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Schedule working hours, establish
reporting systems
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Define clear times that remote employees are
expected to be available to help in getting things done
quickly and efficiently. Using an
online calendar to schedule such events could really
help.
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Set clear goals and track progress
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A remote manager should set goals and work towards
clearer targets. Try to gauge productivity with
time-sensitive goals. Keep a check on who spent how
much doing what through a time tracking tool.
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Celebrate milestones virtually
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Remote managers should make it a point to recognize
special events virtually. It’s as simple as sending an
email wishing your employee a happy
birthday :)
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Stay connected and updated
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One to one interaction with remote employees can help in building team spirit, in understanding workplace
dynamics, and in building a sense of belonging among
employees.
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Be available for your team
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Keeping lines of communication open is
very important. A remote manager should try to be available for his team all
the time so that his employees can reach out
to him comfortably in case of work
emergencies.