We're rounding out our week on delegation with perhaps the most important factor of successful delegation -- communication. If you're not able to communicate effectively with your team members, your team may be in trouble and collaboration is probably impossible. This can be a challenge on all teams, but it's particularly challenging when you have team members located in different locations.
The most effective and efficient way to overcome communication challenges is with technology. If you have a team that is separated by time and distance, you can make your working relationship more productive and ensure everyone is on the same page through teleconferences, Web conferences and collaboration tools. For more, browse through these articles that list a number of great apps and tools to explore:
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