Distributed Team (Definition & How Global Teams Operate)

A distributed team works from different locations or time zones without a single shared office.

Definition

Distributed teams consist of members spread across cities, countries, or continents, collaborating digitally instead of co-locating.

How Distributed Teams Work

  • Async-first collaboration
  • Clear documentation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Cloud-based tools

Advantages

  • Access to global talent
  • Time-zone coverage
  • Cost efficiencies

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