Before I answer your question, I would like to say that it is not so much as what you say but how you say it that will have an impact in your communications with your team members. Keep that in mind.
You need to understand that your emails or chat discussions or whatever you choose as a means of communication must have a positive feedback; that is to get your team members to progress in the right direction and become active if they are not.
SKYPE/VIBER
There are various time zones you will be working with therefore you cannot generalize and use a similar method for all. Take into consideration that some of your team members will have difficulty understanding your language if it is other than English. If language and time zones is not a barrier then I would suggest that you pick up a conversation on skype or viber or call if the team member is in your region. It would be the easiest to handle queries in this manner. You save on time and there is no room for misunderstandings or doubts.
SFI CHAT
The other method is through the SFI Chat. I find this very useful especially if my team members are in a different time zone; they see the message when it is convenient for them and in case of anything, they can reply when they have a moment. There is no pressure to deal with issues instantly.
WHATSAPP
I also have an SFI group on WhatsApp which brings in a very informal way of picking up on topics of mutual interest. When I have anything interesting or motivating to share, I ensure that everyone in the group gets it immediately. Most often members also share their experiences, achievements and inspire others to move in the right direction.
E-CARDS
This is equally appropriate for various milestones that your team members reach. It is more visual and holds more weight. I like to receive these cards and rightly assume that they are equally effective to create a better rapport with your team mates.
You have other options to rely on such as email or convey a message through the Forum if you are recognizing the efforts of your team members-the aim is all the same. To motivate, inspire and encourage!
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Before I answer your question, I would like to say that it is not so much as what you say but how you say it that will have an impact in your communications with your team members. Keep that in mind.
You need to understand that your emails or chat discussions or whatever you choose as a means of communication must have a positive feedback; that is to get your team members to progress in the right direction and become active if they are not.
SKYPE/VIBER
There are various
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