71. What are the best project management communication techniques for remote contributors?
Effective communication with remote team members starts with establishing relationships and trust, as discussed in Problem 39. Building on a solid teamwork foundation, you can draw from a variety of useful techniques and ideas.
Communicating Informally
Maintaining effective teamwork starts with your one-on-one relationship with each member of your team. Take full advantage of all opportunities to visit face-to-face with all of your remote contributors, whether you travel to visit them or you bring them to visit with you. This takes time and costs money, but the alternative—disconnection and potential conflicts—will nearly always be worse. If possible, find ...
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