What's the difference between a remote team that performs like a happy, cohesive unit, and one that performs poorly?
Tsedal Neeley, associate professor at Harvard Business School and founder of consulting firm Global Matters, has focused on this subject--bridging social and emotional distances on geographically dispersed teams--for more than 15 years.
In a recently released article in the Harvard Business Review, Neeley shared a proven framework that has helped leaders manage long-distance employee relationships. The framework, which has five components, is called SPLIT: structure, process, language, identity, and technology. Here's a primer on the framework, along with some insight from Neeley, who recently spoke to Inc. about it.
Via The Learning Factor
Co-workers who don't work at headquarters often struggle to feel connected to the overall company culture. Here's a proven way to help bridge the social and emotional distance.
Do you manage a remote team? How do you ensure that you remain well connected with them?