{"id":45856,"date":"2020-12-16T16:23:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T16:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=45856"},"modified":"2026-03-11T01:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:49:24","slug":"how-to-manage-a-virtual-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/how-to-manage-a-virtual-team\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ways to manage a virtual team with empathy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Empathy is crucial in the workplace, especially in these times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The way we work has significantly changed as a result of the pandemic, and more companies are turning to a remote-first approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, people have a lot on their plates. From juggling their families and home life responsibilities to performing well at work. It\u2019s emotionally and physically exhausting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, as a manager, it\u2019s important to lead your team with empathy. But that can be tricky to do while working virtually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With over 42% of employees working from home full-time<\/a>, many managers suddenly found themselves leading remote teams with little preparation\u2014both mentally and logistically. Leaders had to navigate everything from equipment and technical hurdles to employee well-being and engagement. It\u2019s no surprise McKinsey & Company called the pandemic \u201cthe ultimate leadership test<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

In this article, we teach you how to manage your team with empathy and compassion at the forefront, which will make your team stronger, more productive, and happier all around.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll go over 8 tips for how to manage distributed teams online:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Prevent micromanaging\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Add the right tools to your communication stack<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Hold your team accountable with project workflows<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Host regular team check-ins<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Make yourself available<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Develop genuine relationships with your team<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Establish a mentorship program<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Find ways to motivate your team<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Get this free checklist of tasks to help you stay organized while managing a distributed team.<\/p>\n

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