Coming to questions from the team leader: Managing them without meeting them-worst nightmare? How do I possibly ensure
that there is no deterioration in the quality of work?
According to a post by Forbes, Managers especially older ones,
believe that face-time is essential if you want to rise in an organization. They don’t want to pay people who aren’t actually working and misusing the lack of direct control over them.
Team members must feel empowered to make decisions & team
leaders must be accessible & responsive to them
In another scenario, every moment could feel like a moment you
should be working since you work where you live. Eventually that
would lead to anxiety & guilt and a feeling of never being able to
clock out from work.
Solution: Organizations first need to select team leaders who
have the necessary technical & soft skills required to effectively
lead in a virtual environment. Team leaders then need to set clear
goals and direction for team members, re-set them as priorities
shift & provide timely feedback. When independent work tasks
are assigned, Performance Measurement is most effective.
How HR can support Virtual Teams
By participating in the selection process of virtual team members
and leaders & ensuring proper training and use of Virtual Team
Technologies
Solution: Re-structure your day. Incorporating breaks for the
reason you have made your choice to work from home will help
refuel & increase productivity.
You feel insecure regarding the appraisal.
Solution: Clearly defined team roles and accountabilities l