{"id":283,"date":"2019-06-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/3-ways-to-maximize-remote-team-productivity-a33dcc0bac12\/"},"modified":"2021-06-23T12:41:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T16:41:41","slug":"maximize-remote-team-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/maximize-remote-team-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways To Maximize Remote Team Productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"dc76\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--figure\"><a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/why-remote-collaboration-is-more-than-just-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.niftypm.com\/remote-collaboration-is-more-than-just-communication-e0a69b3702a7\">Remote collaboration<\/a> thrives when daily liberty helps produce high quality work on time and on schedule. That said, there isn\u2019t a team on the planet that wouldn\u2019t benefit from some managerial or organizational <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/upskillwise.com\/reviews\/skillshare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/upskillwise.com\/reviews\/skillshare\/\">skillshare<\/a> techniques to inspire productivity and increase cohesion. Keeping track of CRM sales data, sales and support email messages, chats from bots and DMs, data from <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextiva.com\/products\/small-business-voip.html?fbclid=IwAR1yBUMnDocvEdPqjfDcSFAGvvfzXNJMjcTfrdpxzhEmybp-jH_IU-TNUbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.nextiva.com\/products\/small-business-voip.html?fbclid=IwAR1yBUMnDocvEdPqjfDcSFAGvvfzXNJMjcTfrdpxzhEmybp-jH_IU-TNUbA\">business VOIP<\/a> calls and voice mails, support tickets, and internal team communication all in one place is not small task. Here are three simple-yet-effective methods of <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/callhippo.com\/blog\/business\/increase-your-employees-productivity-with-remote-working-and-voip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/callhippo.com\/blog\/business\/increase-your-employees-productivity-with-remote-working-and-voip\">boosting team productivity<\/a> and morale, whether your team members are near or far.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"b748\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--p\">1. Status Reports and Check-ins<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-852 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Status-Reports.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Status-Reports.png\" alt=\"Status Reports\" width=\"788\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20788%20560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Status-Reports-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Status-Reports-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Status-Reports.png 788w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"8fab\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--figure\">While there are certainly<a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3046120\/the-five-hidden-benefits-of-procrastination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3046120\/the-five-hidden-benefits-of-procrastination\"> benefits to procrastination<\/a> on an individual level, team timelines and communications can face unnecessary strain or confusion when the bulk of a task is pushed towards the last minute. While the goal is to optimize your team member\u2019s abilities by allowing them to work on their own timeline, a good way to join personal and organizational objectives is to request status reports or have in-depth check-ins to ensure there is progress and clarity in what needs to be done.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ac3a\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\">As a Product Manager at <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\">Nifty<\/a>, I <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/maximizing-productivity-time-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.niftypm.com\/rethinking-productivity-time-tracking-for-improved-team-morale-8962dc1c3d0b\">track productivity<\/a> of all my remote team members halfway during a tasks\u2019 duration to see what\u2019s been done, what\u2019s outstanding, and how I can help clarify any blockers. The goal here is to facilitate my team\u2019s tasks and workflows while providing them the team support required to succeed.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"0ce8\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--p\">2. Organizational Context<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-853 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Organizational-Context.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Organizational-Context.png\" alt=\"Organizational Context\" width=\"788\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20788%20560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Organizational-Context-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Organizational-Context-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Organizational-Context.png 788w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"e357\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--figure\">Many employees, especially those who work remotely, benefit from not only understanding <em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">what<\/em> they must do, but <em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">why<\/em> they must do it. To know how their work fits into the organizational objectives can help inspire higher quality work that is more attuned to what you\u2019re looking to achieve.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5318\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\">Employing organizational or <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/milestones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/milestones\">project milestones <\/a>help add context to tasks in the near term while outlining what your team intends to accomplish in the long term. Your team\u2019s output will increase on a daily basis when your team is invested in the overall trajectory of your organization. A tool such as Nifty PM synthesizes tasks and milestones to provide automated and contextual meaning to everyday accomplishments.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2748\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--p\">3. Team Recognition<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-854 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Team-Recognition.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Team-Recognition.png\" alt=\"Team Recognition\" width=\"788\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20788%20560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27788%27%20height%3D%27560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Team-Recognition-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Team-Recognition-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Team-Recognition.png 788w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"eb8b\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--figure\">Just because your team is spread out physically doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be tight-knit! The tried-and-true method of giving recognition of a job well done is especially powerful when your team doesn\u2019t sit shoulder-to-shoulder on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p id=\"0f97\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\">Whether it\u2019s in your <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/discussions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/discussions\">company chat<\/a> ecosystem, a special organizational email, or any other method your team can dream up, nothing inspires your employees more than reinforcing that they\u2019re appreciated for who they are and what they bring to your team!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"a745\" class=\"graf graf--h3 graf-after--p\">In Short<\/h3>\n<p id=\"109a\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--h3\">When it comes to inspiring <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\">remote teamwork<\/a>, paying attention to the the little things\u200a\u2014\u200asuch as keeping an eye on task progress, charting organizational goals, and expressing appreciation\u200a\u2014\u200athat add up in a big way!<\/p>\n<p id=\"a5a8\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--p-strong\">P.S.<\/strong>\u200a\u2014\u200aIf you\u2019re considering establishing remote work culture but haven\u2019t done so yet, here are some benefits and solutions to <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/how-to-inspire-productivity-in-the-era-of-digital-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.niftypm.com\/how-to-inspire-productivity-in-the-era-of-digital-offices-31bdaa8ecece\">virtual team management<\/a> challenges you may face.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7567\" class=\"graf graf--p graf-after--p graf--trailing\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--p-strong\">Ready to setup your digital office in the cloud? <\/strong><a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\"><strong class=\"markup--strong markup--p-strong\">Try Nifty for free today!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote collaboration thrives when daily liberty helps produce high quality [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":855,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[21,57,73],"class_list":["post-283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-productivity","tag-remote-collaboration","tag-remote-teams"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=283"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/283\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}