How Do You Manage a Remote Team Without Micromanaging? When managing a remote team, it can be easy to slip into micromanagement. If you can’t step out of your office and see everyone busy at their desks, how do you know they are getting their work done? You don’t need to (and shouldn’t) turn into a micromanager to help your team stay productive. Start by encouraging team members to take ownership of their work. If they feel responsible for their project and take pride in the results, they will be more proactive in problem-solving and take initiative to get things done. This will help them be more productive and accountable, without needing to be micromanaged. Take advantage of opportunities to be a mentor, helping your team members to grow, develop new skills, and become confident in their work and abilities. Foster a sense of accountability by having regular check-ins through virtual meetings, phone calls, or emails to ensure they are staying on track and meeting deadlines while making yourself available to offer support and guidance when needed. This will help them be accountable without feeling overwhelmed or suffocated by the boss constantly looking over their shoulder. Keep in mind that remote workers may have different schedules than the standard 9 to 5, and trust your employees. As long as their work is on time, don’t worry about tracking every minute of their day.