{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Modern Manager","title":"174: Managing a Remote or Hybrid Team","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":821,"description":"While much of leading a team is the same regardless of whether you’re co-located or geographically disbursed, leading from a distance can feel significantly harder. Even after 18+ months of working remotely, we still haven’t figured out how to optimize our virtual teamwork.\r\n \r\nThis episode tackles the critical elements that managers need to focus on when managing remotely. \r\n \r\nThe full episode guide to building trust and culture in a remote environment when you join the Modern Manager community. Or purchase the full guide at www.themodernmanager.com/shop.  \r\n \r\nGet the free mini-guide at themodernnmanager.com/miniguides\r\n \r\nRead the related blog article: The Four Essential Elements To Managing Virtually\r\n \r\nKey Takeaways:\r\n\r\nThe secret ingredient to successful remote teams is trust. \r\nTrust is made up of familiarity, reliability, and communication. \r\nBecause we can’t connect easily in organic ways, we need to actively pursue ways to connect virtually on a casual, personal level. \r\nRemote work means less physical oversight and collaboration. Set clear expectations, deadlines, check ins, and goals. \r\nBecause all of your team’s communication happens through technology, it’s even more important to make communication clear and simple. Discuss how and when to use each communication tool.\r\nMeetings are an essential communication tool to both build relationships and get work done.\r\nIf you don’t build a virtual culture, a default culture will happen. \r\nCulture is what we celebrate. Give credit to teammates who are reinforcing the team’s norms and expectations.\r\nConsider how to celebrate and include the diverse values and ideas that each team member brings to the table. \r\n\r\n \r\nAdditional Resources:\r\n\r\nEpisode 49: Engaging and Productive Virtual Meetings\r\n\r\n \r\nmamie@mamieks.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vh03-o0OUKG7JnFjtDqtJmV0y385f5sQOifebswPa_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNjM5LzE2OTA1/Nzg4MDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}