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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