Goal: Build a team that can work well at a distance.
“People who like to quit at 5 p.m. aren’t the people who work well remotely,” says Michelle LaBrosse, CEO of Cheetah Learning, a project-management training company based in Carson City, Nevada.
A remote team depends on people who can be productive without a boss roaming the hallways or a trusted co-worker sitting nearby. Team members must be motivated, disciplined, and flexible with their time, allowing them to connect with clients or co-workers in different time zones.
They also need to communicate clearly in writing (since e-mail and instant messaging are the new standard for daily communication) and should be willing to suggest ideas, ask for and offer help, make decisions, and collaborate.
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