Most companies these days are aware of the complexities of managing a virtual workforce. Many managers in today’s pandemic are dealing with dispersed teams, that include managing remotely in other countries, from home offices, etc… A big factor to maintain a virtual workforce is trust, communication, and management skills.
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Minetum offers some tips that every virtual manager should follow in order to maintain a healthy workforce virtually:
- Use face-to-face meeting strategies
If meeting in person is not an option, still treat your team as you would in person, ask them how their days are going, make sure your team is doing well. Also, still keep a schedule that you would normally have in person as well to have structure for your team.
- Set aside informal time
Setting aside informal time is also important. Communicate outside of the office time to discuss nonwork related topics, such as weekend plans, family, and friends. This can make a difference in creating a more positive environment even though circumstances are different.
- Communicate
Being face-to-face while on video meetings is important to feel a sense of normalcy, it improves our involvement and behavior. This helps us better build connections in the virtual business environment as well. Finally, virtual relationships are built quicker when they are more one-on-one. Find ways to divide the team members into smaller breakout groups so they can thrive even more.
Minetum’s Virtual Management Master Class offers all of these tips and more to help you become an excellent leader when you are geographically separated from your employees. Learn more here!
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