Remote Teams, Coaching Potential, and Addressing Poor Communication [Office Hours #007]

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In this week's edition, we answer:

1. How do you effectively lead a remote team and ensure productivity, engagement, and a strong team culture?

2. How do you coach an employee with great potential but who lacks confidence in their abilities?

3. How do you handle a team member who is technically skilled but has poor communication and collaboration skills?

Let’s get started…

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Question 1:

Daniel from London
How do you effectively lead a remote team and ensure productivity, engagement, and a strong team culture?

Response:
Dear Daniel,

Leading a remote team comes with unique challenges—communication gaps, potential disengagement, and difficulties in maintaining a strong team culture—but when managed well, remote teams can be just as (if not more) productive and engaged as in-person ones. Success hinges on intentional communication, structured collaboration, and a strong focus on building trust and accountability.