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Influencing Virtual Teams
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Influencing Virtual Teams

17 Tactics That Get Things Done with Your Remote Employees

Hassan Osman
Hassan Osman, 2016

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You certainly can’t accuse Hassan Osman of beating around the bush. An expert at managing virtual teams worldwide, Osman created a guide for working with remote employees that intentionally avoids fluff and focuses solely on practical, plainly-worded advice. He offers common sense practices and solutions for managers leading remote teams. For example, Osman insists that every assignment should, without exception, include a written due date and time – even if it’s a few hours away. Though focused on virtual set-ups, his valuable tips and reminders apply to workplaces of all stripes.

Take-Aways

  • To get better results from your instructions to virtual team members, use the word “because.”  
  • Choose precise language and put everything in writing.
  • Establishing trust in a remote environment takes work.

About the Author

Hassan Osman is a project management office manager at Cisco Systems.

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