7 Tips for Design Teams Collaborating Remotely
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Keep track of time-zones and office hours of clients/team members
Remember: You only have small window to get on call
Keep track of time-zones and office hours of clients/team members
Remember: You only have small window to get on call
So, plan meetings effectively.
Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions.
Respect the cultural sentiment of your international teams/clients.
You can find anyone on social media and use it to your advantage.
Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions.
Respect the cultural sentiment of your international teams/clients.
Speak to your clients once in a while to establish good inter-personal relations
Admit mistakes when client expectations are not met.
Speak to your clients once in a while to establish good inter-personal relations
Admit mistakes when client expectations are not met.
BE HONEST.
Be clear on the terms, conditions and scope of the project, before taking it.
Keep everyone’s expectations in sync. Avoid ambiguities
Keep meetings at regular intervals for a mental map of work progress
Make sure your remote team stays on track and heads in the right direction if project takes too
long to complete
TIP:
Do a quick 5 minute call or video chat on Google hangout/ Skype every morning to share progress updates and identify roadblocks
Identify KPI’s with team members/clients before assigning the project
Use KPI’s to keep track of work
Eg. If the task is to create a 20 page website,
KPI’s can be 1. Milestones met on time
2. Webpages created per week
Recap
1. Manage Time Zones Effectively2. Know Your Clients Well3. Invest Time in Building Conversations4. Be Clear on the Terms5. Use WebApps Effectively6. Conduct Standup Meetings7. Provide & Track KPIs
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