{"id":19040,"date":"2020-04-01T14:05:42","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T08:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=19040"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:54:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T07:24:27","slug":"how-to-manage-remote-development-teams-during-the-uncertain-times-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/development\/how-to-manage-remote-development-teams-during-the-uncertain-times-of-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Remote Development Teams during the Uncertain Times of COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

We now live in unprecedented and historical times. As the coronavirus or COVID-19 public health crisis spreads, whole cities, states, and even nations have shutdown to contain it.\u00a0 Or some people are spreading a lot about it. Which is a fear in all of us? Us must know about coronavirus myth and fact<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, even with \u201csocial distancing\u201d in full-force, there\u2019s still a lot of work to be done. The same applies to cutting-edge custom software development<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Across the United States, companies have enforced Work From Home (WFH) policies to protect their staff. These measures have wholly disrupted and transformed traditional working models overnight (with more employees working remotely than ever before).<\/p>\n

This is evidenced by Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span> experiencing significant downtime with the sudden increase in traffic that surpassed its capacity.<\/p>\n

The shift to working remotely will also bring some changes to the company\u2019s work culture. But when you add the fact that we\u2019re currently living through a pandemic, it comes with its own unique challenges.<\/p>\n

How to Manage Remote Development Teams<\/h2>\n

1. Engage Your Remote Team Regularly<\/h3>\n

High performing software development teams are always talking to each other. So product owners and project managers should take proactive steps to accommodate the needs of individual remote developers and regularly engage them in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to create a virtual culture where they feel free and encouraged to communicate with each other during each iteration. It\u2019s also essential for team leaders to take time out to reach out to each remote developer to discuss any potential personal challenges. Homeschooling, for example, might demand their attention during daytime hours.<\/p>\n

However, it doesn\u2019t have always be work-related. You can also have a casual chat while you touch base with each team member.<\/p>\n

2. Make Self-Care a Priority<\/h3>\n

Some software engineers would have already worked-from-home before the pandemic. But these are uncertain times, so even experienced remote developers need to be encouraged to incorporate wellness practices<\/u><\/span><\/span> into their daily routine.<\/p>\n

This could be apart of your one-on-one video conferences every week. For example, you can talk about practicing mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety and stress related to these days of continuous lockdown.<\/p>\n

3. Leverage Communication and Collaboration Technologies<\/h3>\n

Building software remotely demands robust communication and collaboration tools. With the right combination of technologies, your development team will be well placed to work seamlessly through each iteration.<\/p>\n


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