Managing Remote Teams

As more and more people work flexible working patterns, including home working, more managers now manage remote teams.

• The key differences between office based and remote teams

• Linking remote management to and established management model

• The concept of the 'boundary manager', the most effective approach in a "not same time same place" environment

• What remotely based staff look for in their manager

• Establishing a team remote working code using a 10 point model

• Communication in a remote environment - the formal and informal channels

• Handling issues caused by remote working

• Making the most of anchor days and team meetings