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Not every situation is the same, but these general tips, taken from Global Integration\u2019s Training guide to remote and virtual teams may make working within a remote or global team, where you may not see either your manager or your fellow team members, may help:<\/p>\n

1. Recognise that not everything will come from \u2018above\u2019. You\u2019re on the team because of your expertise, so rise to the challenge and take responsibility for more.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t give your leader surprises \u2013 help them to keep their finger on the pulse of what\u2019s happening, and life will be more comfortable for everyone \u2013 including in other parts of the organization.<\/p>\n

3. Team leader\u2019s absence does mean team leader\u2019s lack of interest. Take the lead \u2013 develop clear expectations of how, and how often, you will communicate. Team leaders generally like to hear how you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

4. Your frustrations and any unhappiness may not be visible in the same way as physically working together. Find positive ways to express them in order to address them.<\/p>\n

5. Doing a good job may not be enough \u2013 make sure your team leader is aware of how well you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

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To\u00a0diagnose your top issues and show how you benchmark against hundreds of other teams, take our <\/em>remote and virtual teams questionnaire<\/a><\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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