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6 Ways Remote Workers Can Communicate Effectively
Remote workers such as telecommuters and freelancers often face the challenge of little- to no-face time with team members. Lack of in-person communication means one loses access and the non-verbal cues of team members, such as facial expression, body language and sometimes tone of voice. As a result, remote workers face challenges such as misinterpretation of information, lack of information due to delay in response, and low team spirit due to limited personal interaction with team members.
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Encouraging Involvement in Distributed Teams
One of the biggest challenges in remote work is simply making sure everyone has a strong sense of involvement. In this article Steven Baker, a veteran of dispersed agile software development teams, shares his experiences and recommendations for keeping the communication, camaraderie, and personal connections alive in a distributed setting.
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Using a Control Channel to facilitate virtual meetings
One of the difficulties in running a remote meeting is that Skype and other audio/video chat tools inhibit the natural nonverbal side-channel communication we use when in person. This article suggests some ways you can use your existing group chat application in concert with video/audio conferencing in order to restore some of that lost lost bandwidth and facilitate quicker, more effective remote meetings.
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