Building a Remote Team: Tips and Challenges
Natalia Demianenko
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What’s your experience with building and managing a remote team? What challenges have you faced, and what strategies have helped you overcome them? Do you have any tips for keeping remote teams motivated and aligned?
In our company, we hold a quarterly all-hands sync with updates on all projects, monthly educational meetups across various fields, and a monthly "random drink" call where pairs of employees discuss different topics over a drink. We've also introduced various compensations for equipment and tools to ensure a comfortable remote working experience.
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Curtis J. Sanders@curtis_j_sanders
Building and managing a remote team has its challenges, but I’ve found that regular check-ins are key.
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Quarterly syncs and monthly meetups sound like great ideas!
I’ve struggled with keeping remote teams motivated at times.
My biggest challenge with remote teams has been time zone differences. I address this with flexible working hours and asynchronous communication. Any tips for overcoming similar issues?
One challenge I faced was integrating new team members. We overcame this with comprehensive onboarding and mentorship programs.
I have built a remote team by focusing on clear communication and regular check-ins. One challenge is keeping everyone engaged, but virtual team-building activities and frequent feedback help. How do you manage motivation?