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Your remote team has differing views on performance. How do you bridge the perception gap?

When your remote team has differing views on performance, it's essential to create a shared understanding to ensure everyone is on the same page. Start by identifying the root of the perception gap and then take steps to align everyone’s expectations.

  • Set clear performance criteria: Define specific, measurable goals that leave no room for ambiguity.

  • Encourage open dialogue: Facilitate regular check-ins and discussions to address concerns and clarify expectations.

  • Provide consistent feedback: Offer constructive feedback regularly to ensure continuous alignment and improvement.

How do you handle differing views on performance in your remote team?

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Your remote team has differing views on performance. How do you bridge the perception gap?

When your remote team has differing views on performance, it's essential to create a shared understanding to ensure everyone is on the same page. Start by identifying the root of the perception gap and then take steps to align everyone’s expectations.

  • Set clear performance criteria: Define specific, measurable goals that leave no room for ambiguity.

  • Encourage open dialogue: Facilitate regular check-ins and discussions to address concerns and clarify expectations.

  • Provide consistent feedback: Offer constructive feedback regularly to ensure continuous alignment and improvement.

How do you handle differing views on performance in your remote team?

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    Jean-Christophe "JC" Baudais

    Business Advisor at The Agile Brain®/ Founder inoib® / Author Performance & Growth Playbook 2025 Time to Follow! 📲👀🚀 Time to Connect! 🤝🌐🔗 Time to Act! 💪🔥🚀

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    Bridging performance perception gaps in a remote team requires a balanced approach—team-driven strategies complemented by individualized insights. A structured yet agile framework ensures alignment while adapting to each member’s thinking preferences. By understanding how they process information and make decisions, communication becomes more effective and engagement stronger. When leaders integrate this with clear expectations and transparent metrics, the team moves from differing views to a shared vision of success.

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    Andresa Araujo

    Gerente SR de RH | HRBP, Aquisição de Talentos, Employer Branding, Aprendizagem e Desenvolvimento, Cultura, Diversidade e Inclusão, Gestão de Talentos e People Analytics

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    Preencher a lacuna de percepção exigirá clareza, alinhamento e comunicação eficaz. Algumas estratégias incluem: -Estabelecer KPIs claros e critérios de desempenho mensuráveis. -Reforçar continuamente os objetivos e valores da empresa para garantir que todos compreendam o impacto do seu trabalho. -Promover check-ins regulares para discutir progresso, desafios e percepções individuais. -Basear discussões em métricas e evidências concretas, reduzindo interpretações pessoais. -Incentivar o diálogo aberto sobre expectativas e percepções. -Reconhecer que produtividade e desempenho podem ser percebidos de forma diferente no trabalho remoto e ajustar abordagens conforme necessário.

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    Tere Pérez Carrera

    HR Manager | HRBP| Talent & Culture Strategist | Organizational Development| | Personnel Administration| Legal Compliance (NOM-035 & ISO 13485) | KPI Results | Engagement & Turnover Reduction

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    When objectives are not clear, remote teams may interpret success differently. As leaders, we must define objective metrics, open channels of real dialogue to ensure we are all on the same page and correct deviations in a timely manner. Aligning perception is about building high-performing teams, not just busy teams.

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    Ashit Vora

    Co-founder @ RaftLabs | Our work powers teams at Vodafone, Nike, Aldi, Energia, Domino's, Cisco, Bank of America, T-mobile, & more

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    Happens all the time. I've been working remotely since the start of my career. Never worked in an office, and now I’ve got a team of 45+ - all remote. So, I know the drill. Someone thinks they are crushing it, others aren't sure. Remote makes it worse - no hallway chats, just Slack interpretations. :) I use Loom. Show, don't tell. Break work into clear, visible goals. No "I feel" debates, just "here's what got done." Keeps things real, no guesswork.

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    Craig S. Smith

    CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality

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    I have a mantra. I was fortunate to study under the renowned Professor of Strategy, David R. Beatty. His message was simple but profound: Great leaders think long-term. 💡 That idea never left me. In fact, it’s become the basis of my mantra: Long-term success only comes from balanced improvements year after year. But what does that actually look like in practice? The framework I’ve used for decades (you’ll be hard-pressed to find a bigger fan): The Balanced Scorecard. It's an interconnected system that turns strategy into action across multiple dimensions. It’s not flashy, but it's effective with rigorous upfront thought and disciplined follow-through.

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    Owais Baig

    HR Manager @ Young's | Strategic Partner, Positive Work Culture

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    Bridging the perception gap in a remote team requires clear communication and standardized evaluation criteria. Setting measurable performance metrics ensures consistency. Encouraging open discussions allows team members to align expectations. Using peer feedback provides a balanced perspective. Regular check-ins and one-on-one meetings help clarify concerns. Reinforcing a culture of transparency and collaboration minimizes misunderstandings.

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    Emily van Eyssen

    I help recruitment CEOs, founders, and directors build high-performing teams by connecting them with exceptional remote talent from South Africa.

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    Bridging performance perception gaps in a remote team starts with alignment and communication. First, set clear, measurable KPIs to eliminate ambiguity and ensure everyone understands expectations. Next, foster open dialogue through regular check-ins and team discussions, allowing employees to voice concerns and gain clarity. Finally, implement structured feedback loops, ensuring that performance is assessed consistently and fairly across the board. When expectations are transparent and feedback is ongoing, teams stay aligned and motivated. How do you handle differing views on performance in your remote team?

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    Ayushi Mehndiratta

    Top 1% HR Voice | People & Culture Expert | I/O Psychologist | Featured in Talkz Top Icons of India | Driving Organizational Growth with AI, Automation, & People-Centric Strategies | HR Manager at Optimite

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    I have been managing remote teams for almost 6 months now. The focus is on clear expectations and open communication .One must start by setting well-defined performance metrics so that everyone understands what success looks like. Regular check-ins help align expectations and give team members a chance to voice their perspectives. I also encourage a culture of feedback both from managers and peersvso performance isn’t judged in isolation. If misunderstandings arise, facilitate discussions to ensure alignment.

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    Nandini Babu

    Market Research, Competitive Intelligence & R&D Tax Credit Expert | Business Insights & Analytics

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    Facilitating open discussions, setting clear KPIs, and aligning expectations through regular check-ins foster mutual understanding. Encouraging feedback, using objective performance metrics, and leveraging collaboration tools ensure transparency. Addressing concerns with data-driven insights helps unify perspectives, creating a shared vision for team performance and continuous improvement.

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