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Successfully Managing a Remote Team The history of business shows us that business itself is much like other aspects of human interaction—it has evolved. And, again similar to other subcategories of human interaction, the cogs that have been driving this change or evolution in business is the creation and implementation of technology. Technology – Changing the Way to Operate Business Technology, namely in the communication and information sharing sectors, has fundamentally changed the way that executives and managers operate business. For example, much of business was orchestrated through the delivery of letters of business until the telegraph was introduced making communication across nations and even cities accessible to those businessmen with access to a telegraph office. Later the introduction of the phone again changed the way that businesses ran with executives being able to orchestrate their affairs via telephone. This process evolved yet again with the introduction of the internet and email, although those who believe that simple emails are where the development of business thanks to the internet has stopped are all too mistaken. These individuals who believe thus are mistaken because they have failed to take into consideration the advances within the internet itself since the days of simply email. Modern technology has fundamentally changed the way that businesses run due to the capabilities of online information sharing. Managing Remotely The changes that have grown from the abilities of online sharing capabilities have led to the availability of off campus workers who perform their task for a company remotely. This means that now, more than ever, business managers, both executive and mid-level, will have to learn how to properly manage a remote access team who is working for the company through online means. Managing a remote team of workers can be a challenge for some who have little to no experience in doing so, but the basics of managing a remote team are simple to understand and relatively easy to implement. One of the first tips for those who are trying to learn how to manage their remote team is to understand that while they may not be able to sit down and have a meeting with the employee face to face, the technology that allows the employee to work from an off-site location likewise allows a manager to manage from a geographical distance. In other words, all of the face to face meetings and management practices for managers can still largely be enacted online through online meetings. One on one time for each team member will be critical to managing a remote team just as it is for employees who work on location.

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Successfully Managing a Remote Team The history of business shows us that business itself is much like other aspects of human interaction—it

has evolved. And, again similar to other subcategories of human interaction, the cogs that have been

driving this change or evolution in business is the creation and implementation of technology.

Technology – Changing the Way to Operate Business Technology, namely in the communication and information sharing sectors, has

fundamentally changed the way that executives and managers operate business.

For example, much of business was orchestrated through the delivery of letters

of business until the telegraph was introduced making communication across

nations and even cities accessible to those businessmen with access to a

telegraph office.

Later the introduction of the phone again changed the way that businesses ran with executives being

able to orchestrate their affairs via telephone. This process evolved yet again with the introduction of

the internet and email, although those who believe that simple emails are where the development of

business thanks to the internet has stopped are all too mistaken.

These individuals who believe thus are mistaken because they have failed to take into consideration the

advances within the internet itself since the days of simply email. Modern technology has

fundamentally changed the way that businesses run due to the capabilities of online information

sharing.

Managing Remotely The changes that have grown from the abilities of online sharing

capabilities have led to the availability of off campus workers who

perform their task for a company remotely. This means that now,

more than ever, business managers, both executive and mid-level, will

have to learn how to properly manage a remote access team who is

working for the company through online means.

Managing a remote team of workers can be a challenge for some who have little to no experience in

doing so, but the basics of managing a remote team are simple to understand and relatively easy to

implement. One of the first tips for those who are trying to learn how to manage their remote team is

to understand that while they may not be able to sit down and have a meeting with the employee face

to face, the technology that allows the employee to work from an off-site location likewise allows a

manager to manage from a geographical distance.

In other words, all of the face to face meetings and management practices for managers can still largely

be enacted online through online meetings. One on one time for each team member will be critical to

managing a remote team just as it is for employees who work on location.

Online and Interactive Web Meetings Setting up meetings to discuss work, status updates, employee concerns, and

other standard managerial questions can be done through online meeting sites

and interactive web meetings. When managers are not meeting with their

remote team online, they should be allowing the team to build themselves

through learning management software.

Learning management software can play a critical role in managing a remote

team due to its capability to teach and instruct the employees virtually through applications of the

software. By learning the basics of online managerial skills, a business manager will be able to evolve

with the technology that is changing their business and simultaneously be able to effectively manage a

team of employees working online remotely.