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INVEST IN TRUST

Accountability is a challenge when managing a virtual team.

Common questions include how do you know if staff are

working? And how can staff show their managers that they

are being productive? With this uncertainty, two main
problems can arise: micromanaging and staff overworking

to prove themselves. To avoid these issues, what is the

solution? Investing in trust.

In this section, we will outline different strategies that

managers can use to build trust in a remote team.

Focus on Transparent Predictable and
regular
output communication
communication

Communication Opportunities
of Progress to Lead

Invest in Trust

Don’t forget: It is also important to note that investing in

trust also means not forgetting to continue to build

relationships with team members using strategies
outlined in Establish Procedures.