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For Line Managers agile working will require a a a a a a shift in in in in in in mindset – from managing managing by by presence to managing managing by by outcome This will require different ways of keeping in in in in in contact assessing workloads and monitoring performance For team members it will involve sharing schedules and and and diaries and and and updating managers on on work in in in progress Robust communication and and and reporting protocols will be essential to to support collaboration and maintain the team dynamic The most successful agile working relationships are based on on on trust and taking responsibility Agile workers require more autonomy to to to make their their own choices about how best to to to organise their their working lives Training will be provided for Line Managers but here are some helpful tips:
Schedule regular catch-ups to maintain communication informally and formally formally in one-to-ones and as a a a a team Establish rotas to balance time together as a a a team time required to to do the ‘day job’ and core hours when you need certain people available in in a a a a a particular location Newer team members will require more interaction and scheduled supervision to help develop their skills Build trust by having conversations to set boundaries and requirements – ensuring that team members can demonstrate progress On sites agree any project-specific working requirements with members of the site team