4 Steps to Resolve Conflicts Within Remote Teams
What was the earliest form of conflict you remember having? An argument with your friends? Or a disagreement with family for something you did? In a constructive sense, conflict is not bad. It allows everyone to embrace different views and approaches to the same goal or mission. This type increases productivity. In the case of a remote team, communication is hampered, conference calls are plenty, and everyone faces their own Work-From-Home Issues . The lack of face-to-face also means it becomes more difficult to build trust with your team . With multiple barriers, the potential for conflict is high, and can have a negative impact on a team’s productivity and morale. A Harvard Business Review study of over 1100 employees found that remote workers felt severely alienated, and that this was primarily driven by the perceptions of feeling that their priorities were not valued, and that they were not being informed about changes. ...