This article discusses strategies for effectively communicating with a remote team. It emphasizes that communication is vital for any team but presents new challenges for remote teams. It recommends using instant messengers, collaborative programs, video conferencing tools, and meetings to communicate in ways similar to in-person interactions. These tools allow remote employees to provide feedback, receive instructions, report progress, and discuss work together. The article also stresses the importance of clarity, engagement, and organization when communicating remotely.

1. COMMUNICATING
EFFECTIVELY WITH
YOUR REMOTE TEAM
BY WARREN FERSTER MANCHESTER

2. Communicating is a vital aspect of any
effective team. While in-person
communication is typically the main
method of communication between
employees, working remotely can
present new challenges. This article
provides strategies to help you and your
team communicate effectively.
Remote communication is very important
because, unlike in-person meetings,
employees aren’t constantly interacting
with each other and working on projects.
They rely on it to provide feedback,
instructions, and progress reports. In
these situations, accuracy and clarity are
crucial to ensure everyone is on the same
page. Effective communication can help
keep employees engaged and motivated,
as well as improve the quality of their
work. There are a variety of tools that
can be used to communicate with your
team.

3. INSTANT MESSENGERS
One of the most effective ways to keep employees engaged and motivated
is by encouraging them to use their favorite chat function to message their
colleagues. This feature can allow them to talk about their personal or work
topics in real-time. Chats can also help improve the team’s camaraderie by
allowing individuals to discuss certain topics one-on-one.

4. COLLABORATIVE
PROGRAMS
One of the most effective ways to maintain the in-person office
experience is by investing in software that allows employees to
communicate and work on projects simultaneously. These tools
are very effective if they are regularly logged into. They can also
help keep the remote teams more organized.

5. Various types of video
conferencing and communication
tools allow teams to have the
same type of interactions they
would have with each other in
person. They are more efficient
than typing out an email or a
message. Videos can also provide
you with valuable information
about the voice and facial
expressions of employees.
VIDEO

6. Remote teams can also participate in meetings through
audio or video calls. They can schedule these meetings to
regularly monitor their progress and performance. Meetings
allow employees to discuss their concerns and ideas with the
entire department.
Before scheduling meetings, it’s important that you
determine the day and time that will work best for the team.
For instance, consider employees who are in different time
zones and have heavier workloads. You should also limit the
number of meetings you schedule to keep the workflow
moving.
MEETINGS

7. EMAILS
One of the most effective ways to keep
employees engaged and motivated is
email, a great remote communication
tool. It provides a written record of
conversations and allows users to think
about their messages.