> Communication is still a gigantic issue to overcome. So is managing teams and availability during the work day.
Communication is huge but I can assure you I've worked with teams on the opposite side of the globe asynchronously without issue. The concept of "workday" can be tossed aside if we are thinking 9-5 M-F.
Global teams can adjust schedules and work effectively. I know because I've managed teams like this in very complex software projects and it has worked.
100% agree. Before my current job I worked with tons of remote teams and it was great. Even now, the majority of my interactions are with people on the west coast or offshore teams in India. My boss is in the mid west and his boss is in the south east. And so far we’re doing great.
Communication is huge but I can assure you I've worked with teams on the opposite side of the globe asynchronously without issue. The concept of "workday" can be tossed aside if we are thinking 9-5 M-F.
Global teams can adjust schedules and work effectively. I know because I've managed teams like this in very complex software projects and it has worked.