{"id":7410,"date":"2019-11-03T21:59:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T17:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=7410"},"modified":"2025-03-13T18:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T14:08:56","slug":"remote-team-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/remote-team-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Effective Remote Team Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

A quick look at any remote job board and you\u2019ll notice one thing all listings have in common: they want their new hires to be available during similar work hours to the rest of the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having to work from different time zones and not getting to overlap with the team is one of the core fears managers have when considering switching to a fully-distributed team.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just employers. <\/span>10% of remote workers<\/span><\/a> consider having to juggle multiple time zones as their #1 struggle while working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n

But not all companies share this hesitance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first reason why many businesses that are not fully remote started considering employing people from entirely different time zones was to cater to all of their customers\u2019 needs. If you sell internationally, you probably already have customers on two or more continents. So your support team from the US would have to work night shifts to answer inquiries from the other side of the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To keep your team happy, you\u2019ll want to offer <\/span>better work schedules<\/span> to your employees so the best solution is to look for someone who is not only based in your customer\u2019s country or time zones, but can also better understand their mentality and needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s how it all starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring on 2-3 remote workers from halfway around the globe and you’ll start realizing all the benefits you can get. From getting access to top professionals who have just the experience you need to ensuring no one\u2019s tied to a set schedule. The latter helps employers boost morale and engagement by allowing employees to deliver their best performance during the time when they\u2019re most productive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s see how you too can effectively manage remote team collaboration across multiple time zones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping Your Team Accountable And Productive<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The reason why so many managers are reluctant to have every single member in a different place is because they\u2019re simply afraid the team won\u2019t stay accountable. Frankly put, it\u2019s easy for employees to get caught up with all surrounding distractions and forget answering their messages on time. Especially if you\u2019re making the change from an office environment to the freedom that working remotely imposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most obvious thing to do is <\/span>choose the right employees<\/span> from the start. Have them sit through a test week and pay attention to their past side projects. Freelancing experience or a hustle like launching a product independently says a ton about a person’s dependability. Keep in mind this is not a guarantee but a good bonus point to keep an eye on.<\/span><\/p>\n

So what about your existing employees?<\/span><\/p>\n

Time tracking is the most straightforward method to try. No, not the kind that will record everything that\u2019s happening on your employee\u2019s screen. Instead, aim to always seek insights you can use to make better time estimates and prevent loopholes in the work process. A time tracking tool like <\/span>Toggl<\/span> helps you distribute tasks and see exactly how much time a person spends on their own duties as well as where they’re stuck and wasting time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating A Solid Communication Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n

At the base of ensuring a smooth team collaboration across multiple time zones lies your communication plan. Yes, you need to have everything written down to so your team can turn to a common document for any question they might have when everyone else is away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three key aspects to establish before getting started with your remote journey:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n