Thanks to technology and globalisation, more and more business teams are working together across state lines and international borders. Many corporations employ "dispersed teams", where a manager in New York may communicate daily with colleagues in Boston, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

But even with an array of new web-based collaboration tools at their disposal, most managers find handling remote teams extremely challenging. In order to get the best out of your far-flung employees, you need to establish a clear communication routine, take extra steps to build trust, and review processes often to make sure they're working for everyone.

Whether your employees are in other company offices, working from home, or a little bit of both, these tips will help keep your team running smoothly.

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