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Here's how you can effectively communicate and coordinate with team members in different time zones.

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Working with team members spread across different time zones can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can foster effective communication and coordination. It's crucial to understand each other's schedules and establish clear communication protocols. By being mindful of time differences and leveraging technology, you can create an environment where everyone feels connected and collaboration thrives. Remember, the goal is to work together seamlessly, as if you were all in the same room, despite the miles and hours that separate you.

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1 Time Mapping

To start, create a visual representation of the working hours for each team member, commonly known as a time map. This will help you quickly see overlapping hours when everyone is available. Utilize online tools or shared calendars to keep this information up-to-date and accessible. When scheduling meetings or deadlines, refer to this map to ensure that you are considering everyone's local time and availability. This practice not only helps in scheduling but also fosters a respectful work culture where team members feel their time is valued.

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Aézio Almeida dos Santos

Gerente de Inova??o | Fundos de Investimento | P&D | Fomentos Públicos
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Use reuni?es apenas para: ? Colaborar ? Enfrentar problemas de frente ? Resolver problemas urgentes, mas uma vez que você resolve o problema, reuni?es frequentes n?o s?o mais necessárias. Você pode resolver a maioria dos problemas sem uma reuni?o. Em vez de reuni?es: ? Envie uma mensagem de texto / Envie um e-mail ? Comunique-se em uns canais assíncronos como discord, slack ou teams. N?o interrompa o fluxo de trabalho da sua equipe se n?o for necessário. E lembre-se de agende reuni?es considerando todos os fusos horários e alternar horários para ter um revezamento de posi??es mais incomodas ??

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Miguel Ortiz

Especialista en Marketing Médico | IA y Neurodata | Psicoanálisis Aplicado | Fortalezco marcas personales de médicos y clínicas | Campa?as alineadas con COFEPRIS | Estrategias que integran tecnología, emociones y datos.
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Aplicaciones mixtas como Notion y una de calendario, pueden generar una híper conectividad simultánea, que propicie la productividad, pero también las personas que colaboran dentro de estos equipos deben tener cierto grado de autonomía, y no acciones escalonadas, ya que el control de varias acciones por solo un responsable impacta en el avance de las acciones. 1.- Comunicación formal y por correo 2.- Prioridades y fechas 3.- Colaborativas y comprensibles 4.- éticas y profesionales. 5.- Responsables directos e indirectos 6.- Disponibilidad y cargas de trabajo 7.- Medibles y alcanzables.

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2 Core Hours

Establishing core hours when everyone is expected to be available can greatly improve coordination. These are blocks of time during which all team members should be online, regardless of their time zone. This ensures that there's a consistent period each day for real-time collaboration and can be particularly useful for urgent discussions or decision-making. Be fair and rotate these hours periodically to share the inconvenience of early mornings or late evenings among the team.

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Mehar Sindhu Batra

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Set up 1-2 meetings a week only, keeping everyone's time zone in mind, where each team member must be present. This way everyone in the team at least once a week

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Kay Fabella

Inclusive Distributed Work?: Helping Leaders Maximize Distributed Team Potential ?? | Consultant for Remote & Hybrid Teams ?? | #InclusioninProgress Host???
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Establish one or two core time zones that you use interchangeably to coordinate synchronous meetings. For example, if your core team is scattered across EMEA with outliers in APAC, you can utilize CET (Central European Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) as the common time zones for meetings. We also encourage our client partners to create "live co-working blocks" to support synchronous work for your distributed team. For our own geographically distributed team, we set aside two-hour co-working blocks twice a week where we make ourselves available on our communication channels. This means that during this time, we're all available to answer a one-off question or hop on a quick call if need be in between all-group meetings.

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3 Communication Tools

Select communication tools that support asynchronous work while also allowing for real-time conversations when needed. Utilize a mix of emails, instant messaging, and project management software to keep everyone on the same page. Encourage your team to mark their availability and use status updates to signal when they are working, in a meeting, or out of office. This clarity helps reduce unnecessary interruptions and allows team members to plan their communication accordingly.

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4 Meeting Etiquette

When it comes to meetings, be mindful of everyone's time. Schedule them during overlapping working hours and keep them concise. Provide a clear agenda beforehand and a summary afterward to ensure that those who couldn't attend are still informed. Consider recording meetings so that team members can watch them at a convenient time. This approach respects everyone's schedule and ensures that no one misses out on important information due to time zone differences.

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5 Asynchronous Work

Embrace asynchronous work methods to keep projects moving forward without requiring everyone to be online at the same time. Encourage the use of detailed documentation, clear task assignments, and regular updates to maintain progress. Asynchronous communication allows team members to contribute at times that suit them best, reducing the stress of immediate responses and fostering a more flexible work environment.

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6 Cultural Sensitivity

Lastly, be culturally sensitive. Time zones are not the only differences you'll encounter; cultural norms regarding work hours, communication styles, and holidays can also vary. Take time to learn about and respect these differences. This understanding will not only improve communication but will also build a stronger, more inclusive team dynamic that values diversity as a strength.

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Ronald Pacheco

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I would add that patience while others are speaking, combined with focused listening is key. Not all cultures accept being interrupted when speaking. Use the “raise hand” feature in your video conferencing tool to note you have a (clarifying) question, not a comment, to ensure you’ve interpreted the person’s point the way they meant it. Let them respond, then make your comment. Don’t set up meetings when you’re asking one or more team members to join at a very early or late time in their time zone. It’s a sign of respect for their personal time. The way I solve the time zone dilemma: I ask the team to define the meeting time and I adjust to the team’s decision. This way everyone is heard, their personal time is respected!

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Diana M. Luna Nazario, MBA

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Cultural sensitivity is essential to build a team where everyone feels they belong, they are valued and understood. Take time to learn about diverse cultural norms and adjust communication styles to be culturally sensitive, avoiding colloquialism to ensure clarity and inclusiveness. Ensure there’s time for everyone to share cultural insights to learn more about each other. The goal is to foster an environment of respect and inclusion.

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Kay Fabella

Inclusive Distributed Work?: Helping Leaders Maximize Distributed Team Potential ?? | Consultant for Remote & Hybrid Teams ?? | #InclusioninProgress Host???
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We all hail from different families, cultures, and backgrounds; We all learn to adjust one another's beliefs, habits, and worldviews; We all strive to meet in the middle — even if it's in different languages! The same applies to your workplace. The more lived experiences present on your team, The more geographically distributed your team is, The more likely people communicate or process information differently. So every time you interact with others and your languages don't match, try this: ? Acknowledge that their perspective is not wrong, it's just different. ? Approach your conversation with curiosity and ask for clarification. Cultural sensitivity and humility go a long way in building bridges in a distributed workforce.

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