15 Sep 4 Tips to Building a Remote Team
Creating a virtual or remote team is essential in today’s ever-changing world. The world is changing day by day, and businesses have to change how they operate or they will get left behind. Here are a few tips on how to create a highly operational, accountable and thriving remote management team.
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Keep a Manageable Portfolio
To be able to run a business and manage a team remotely, keeping a manageable portfolio is key. Having a standard for the properties you manage will help you maintain a portfolio you can be proud of and manage efficiently. Run each new property through a list of standards and keep that process when expanding your portfolio.
Evaluate Your Needs And Build Your Team
Decide what are the different roles you need to fill and build a team based off who can fulfill that role best. It is important to not overwhelm one member of the team with too many roles. Make sure each member of the team knows their specific roles and responsibilities. If there are tasks that need to be done on site, you can outsource work to another company or have a local employee do that task.
Create Systems And Processes For Everything.
Systems and processes make sure everything is streamlined. When there are company-wide systems and processes it makes sure everyone is on the same page. This is so important when the team is not in the same space. Checklists are a great way to keep track of each step in the process. Find a software or website that everyone in the company can use and is comfortable with.
Develop a Team Spirit
If your whole team is remote it can be difficult to feel a sense of unity and camaraderie. A morning or weekly meeting to check in and occasional training will really help to create the office atmosphere. Using a company wide instant messaging software can keep everyone connected and in the loop.
In today’s day and age it is important to be adaptable and flexible in your business operations. Being able to build and run an operational remote team can be a game changer. What tips do you have for managing a remote team?
