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Leading Virtual Teams Video Series

Strategy #1 — Leading virtual teams

First video in a new series on how to be the leader of a virtual team — specific ideas of how to build and maintain high performance in remote employees. Today’s tip — set office hours.

Strategy #2 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #2 — schedule weekly one-on-ones with each of your remote team members.

Strategy #3 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #3 — get to know your team members at a personal level.

Strategy #4 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #4 — be thoughtful about your communication medium

Strategy #5 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #5 — Establish common working hours for at least a fraction of the day

Strategy #6 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #6 — Establish standards for response times to email and voice mails

Strategy #7 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #7 — It’s easy to forget to praise your remote employees.  Don’t!

Strategy #8 — Leading virtual teams

Tip #8 — don’t forget about career planning for remote employees