How to improve remote collaboration

Remote collaboration may be the right choice for your organization. However, businesses often don’t maximize its impact because they didn’t implement it well initially. Here are some ways you can improve your remote collaboration.

Optimizing communication channels

Selecting the best communication tools

Finding what’s best for your organization and individual remote workers may take time. However, most of the electronic communication tools you use with onsite workers can also be used with remote workers.

Encouraging open and transparent communication

From the very beginning, make open communication a priority so that both remote workers and their supervisors maintain trust.

Implementing regular video conferences

Regular video conferences are a good way to help remote and onsite workers feel more connected during meetings.

Streamlining workflow and productivity

Using collaborative software and platforms

Seek to implement tools like Microsoft Teams, which offer a wide variety of remote collaboration applications.

Establishing efficient workflow processes

Many of your current workflow processes may need adjustments for remote workers. This will vary depending on your organization or even between departments.

Prioritizing tasks and setting deadlines

Since remote workers often have to be more self-motivated or proactive, they must prioritize tasks and establish deadlines ahead of time with their supervisors.

Maintaining team morale and productivity

Recognizing and rewarding team efforts

Recognizing the impact of both onsite and remote workers helps both feel like they’re still part of a team.

Promoting flexibility and autonomy

Flexibility and autonomy are why remote workers choose to be remote. Encourage that as much as possible so they can feel more work-life balance and satisfaction.

Providing ongoing support and development

Make sure that supervisors and onsite employees are available to remote workers and that you don’t neglect to give them opportunities for development. 

Not sure if you’re getting the most out of remote collaboration? We can evaluate your current remote workforce and set up the tools and processes you need to maximize it’s benefits. Contact TeamLogic IT today.