Managing Remote Teams
Lead distributed teams with clarity, accountability, and trust.
Run async rituals, coach for outcomes, and keep distributed teams aligned without meeting bloat.
Who it's for
People managers, team leads, and founders operating hybrid or fully remote teams.
Duration
2 weeks
Issued by
Marcus AI
What it is
This micro-credential teaches you how to run high-performing hybrid and remote teams with async-first habits, clear ownership, and coaching that drives outcomes instead of meetings.
Why it matters
- Distributed teams need structure without meeting overload—leaders who master async unlock happier, faster teams.
- Hiring is global; your management style must adapt to time zones and cultures.
What you will learn
- Design async-first rituals, handoffs, and decision logs
- Coach to outcomes instead of activity; build psychological safety
- Spot and fix drift early with lightweight metrics and check-ins
- Run effective remote 1:1s, retros, and conflict resolution
Outcomes
- Team delivery improves without calendar overload
- Higher engagement and clearer ownership across time zones
- Reusable playbooks for onboarding and cross-functional work
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The Marcus AI approach
Marcus AI guides you through remote-leadership SLUs with scenarios, prompts, and quick drills you can apply the same day.
- Scenario-driven SLUs tied to real remote rituals
- Socratic prompts to practice coaching and difficult conversations
- Adaptive follow-ups that target gaps in your management cadence
Career outcomes
- Remote team lead / manager
- People manager in distributed orgs
- Founder or ops lead running hybrid teams
FAQ
How long does it take?
Most managers finish in about 2 weeks alongside their day job.
Is it vendor-specific?
No—it's a Marcus-issued micro-credential focused on skills, not exams.
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Let Marcus coach you through Managing Remote Teams.
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