tips for DESIGN TEAMS collaborating
remotely

Working with IN-HOUSE teams vs
Working with REMOTE teams

EASIER much
more
PRODUCTIVE

But how??

I. Saves time on the
daily commute A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR EVERYONE STUCK IN TRAFFIC

II. You can multi-task from
the home-office

tips

1.
MANAGE TIME
ZONES
EFFECTIVELY

Keep track of time-zones and
office hours of clients/team members

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.

TIP: Put clocks for different
time zones on your desktop

TIP: Put clocks for different
time zones on your desktop Like this

TIP: Put clocks for different
time zones on your desktop Like this Or, use Google smartly :)

2.
KNOW YOUR
CLIENTS WELL

Respect the cultural sentiment of
your international teams/clients.

Respect the cultural sentiment of
your international teams/clients. Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions.

Respect the cultural sentiment of
your international teams/clients. Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions. You can find anyone on social media and use it to your advantage.

Let’s assess Carrie Cousins’ interests
who is a famous designer & blogger

Wordpress enthusiast ! Designer. Also
writes about beauty tips & products

Dog lover!Highly experienced designer and
blogger She’s probably a dog lover too!

Indicates that she loves nature!
Again, dog lover

Seriously.
STALK your clients!

3. INVEST TIME IN BUILDING
CONVERSATIONS

Speak to your clients once
in a while to establish good inter-personal relations

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.

Also, Emails might not help
every time.

MAKE THAT CALL!

4. BE CLEAR ON THE
TERMS

Be clear on the terms,
conditions and scope of the project, before taking it.

Be clear on the terms,
conditions and scope of the project, before taking it. Keep everyone’s expectations in sync. Avoid ambiguities

“Thanks Ma’am for accepting without
reading. We now own your farms, children and soul.”

5.
USE WEBAPPS
EFFECTIVELY

Recognise these ?

NO?

Then you’re probably living under
a rock.

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6.
CONDUCT
STAND-UP
MEETINGS

Keep meetings at regular intervals
for a mental map of work progress

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

7. PROVIDE AND TRACK KEY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S)

Identify KPI’s with team members/clients
before assigning the project

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
Effectively 2. Know Your Clients Well 3. Invest Time in Building Conversations 4. Be Clear on the Terms 5. Use WebApps Effectively 6. Conduct Standup Meetings 7. Provide & Track KPIs

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