Over the last few years, collaboration tools have helped many teams support each other in accomplishing common objectives. And with the rise in globally distributed teams, one growing IT offshoring trend is the use of digital tools as a bridge between local and offshore teams.
Implementing modern-day collaboration tools means that businesses that work with an offshore team do not have to worry about miscommunication, time management, and costs.
Some of the best collaboration tools that you can use when working with offshore teams include:
Podio
Podio is an application that helps teams organise tasks and projects by using a system that adds content, context, and conversations all in one place. The software also has features such as automated workflows, connected CRMs, integrated chat rooms, data visualisation, and task management boards.Trello
Trello, known as one of the best project management tools for distributed teams, uses a simplified kanban card-based system to build a ground-level project management framework. Individuals and teams can set up task boards, track progress, attach files and images to the board, create custom dropdowns, and more.Asana
Asana is a project management tool that helps you organise your work into shared projects or kanban boards. Every team member, local or offshore, has access to the different tasks and can visualise checkpoints in a particular project, share progress, design workflows, attach files, and streamline approval processes.
To know about more tools you can use to stay connected with your offshore team, check out our blog post, ‘17 Online Tools for Remote Teams to Stay Connected‘.