7 tips for design teams collaborating remotely
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So you're working with a remote team? Super cool! We're sure you have your ways of collaborating with each other. But you'll have to agree, sometimes it just gets messed up. Here are 7 tips (a 5 minute read) to help you along as you build an amazing team. You'll also find quick tips and tricks for remote collaboration.TRANSCRIPT
DESIGN TEAMStips for
collaborating remotely
Working with IN-HOUSE teams
Working with REMOTE teams
vs
EASIERmuch
PRODUCTIVEmore
But how??
I. Saves time on the
daily commute
A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR EVERYONE STUCK IN TRAFFIC
II. You can multi-task
from the home-office
tips
MANAGE TIME ZONES
EFFECTIVELY
1.
Keep track of time-zones and office hours of clients/team members
Keep track of time-zones and office hours of clients/team members
Remember: You only have small window to get on call
Keep track of time-zones and office hours of clients/team members
Remember: You only have small window to get on call
So, plan meetings effectively.
TIP:
Put clocks for different time zones on your
desktop
TIP:
Put clocks for different time zones on your
desktop Like this
TIP:
Put clocks for different time zones on your
desktop Like this
Or, use Google smartly :)
KNOW YOUR CLIENTS WELL
2.
Respect the cultural sentiment of your international teams/clients.
Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions.
Respect the cultural sentiment of your international teams/clients.
You can find anyone on social media and use it to your advantage.
Get idea of other person’s nature and style which helps during discussions.
Respect the cultural sentiment of your international teams/clients.
Let’s assess Carrie Cousins’ interests who is a famous designer
& blogger
Wordpress enthusiast !
Designer. Also writes about beauty tips & products
Dog lover!Highly experienced designer and blogger
She’s probably a dog lover too!
Indicates that she loves nature!
Again, dog lover
Seriously.STALK your clients!
INVEST TIME IN BUILDING
CONVERSATIONS
3.
Speak to your clients once in a while to establish good inter-personal relations
Speak to your clients once in a while to establish good inter-personal relations
Admit mistakes when client expectations are not met.
Speak to your clients once in a while to establish good inter-personal relations
Admit mistakes when client expectations are not met.
BE HONEST.
Also, Emails might not help every time.
MAKE THAT CALL!
BE CLEAR ON THE TERMS
4.
Be clear on the terms, conditions and scope of the project, before taking it.
Be clear on the terms, conditions and scope of the project, before taking it.
Keep everyone’s expectations in sync. Avoid ambiguities
“Thanks Ma’am for accepting without reading. We now own your farms, children and soul.”
USE WEBAPPS EFFECTIVELY
5.
Recognise these ?
NO?
Then you’re probably living under a rock.
Be a smart designer.Try these tools to improve your workflow.
CONDUCT STAND-UP MEETINGS
6.
Keep meetings at regular intervals for a mental map of work progress
Keep meetings at regular intervals for a mental map of work progress
Make sure your remote team stays on track and heads in the right direction if project takes too
long to complete
TIP:
Do a quick 5 minute call or video chat on Google hangout/ Skype every morning to share progress updates and identify roadblocks
PROVIDE AND TRACK KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI’S)
7.
Identify KPI’s with team members/clients before assigning the project
Identify KPI’s with team members/clients before assigning the project
Use KPI’s to keep track of work
Eg. If the task is to create a 20 page website,
KPI’s can be 1. Milestones met on time
2. Webpages created per week
Recap
1. Manage Time Zones Effectively2. Know Your Clients Well3. Invest Time in Building Conversations4. Be Clear on the Terms5. Use WebApps Effectively6. Conduct Standup Meetings7. Provide & Track KPIs
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