Establish Clear Working Hours: Clearly define your working hours and share these with your team to ensure everyone knows when you're available. This helps manage expectations and prevents burnout from being on-call around the clock. Rotate Meeting Times: If regular meetings are necessary, rotate their times to share the inconvenience of very early or late hours across the team. This keeps one person or group from always having to adjust their schedule

Compromise is key --- China taking a call at 7pm instead of 4pm so that you can join at 6am instead of 3am? Yes! Next time the opposite - They join at 6am and you take the call at 7pm.

Taking a contrarian approach, if it's a large time zone difference say Israel to New York, I've committed to working Israel hours one day a week. In this case it doubled my overlap with my team and also showed my commitment to them.

Established working hours are important as well as having an automatic responder on your email that lets people know that you will respond to their emails the following business day if they have emailed your after your business hours are over. For team members that are in very diverse time sets. Set 1 meeting time that accomodate as many staff as possible and stick to that time so that your team honors it.

This is a topic I’m very familiar with! What I’ve found works is to use a combination of solutions. - within your teams and/or organization you must all understand the overlapping or “core” hours when a majority (if not everyone) is available and on shift or at their work stations. - set up group distros, Team chats, etc. for the appropriate departments and also for the relevant time zones. - create contingency/emergency plans and practice them! Ensure you have something in place for if you need to contact an individual or team across another time zone. Especially if your job is one that requires urgency!

Coordinating across global time zones can indeed be demanding, but there are effective strategies to alleviate this burden. Firstly, establish structured schedules that accommodate different time zones while ensuring adequate rest, using calendar tools to manage overlaps. Clear communication is crucial set norms and utilize asynchronous channels to enable contributions without constant real-time meetings. Focus on high-priority tasks for synchronous collaboration, delegating or postponing less urgent matters, and empower team members in different time zones with specific responsibilities. Prioritize health and wellbeing by maintaining regular sleep schedules, taking breaks, and engaging in physical activities.

Totally agree on the use of “core hours.” Time differences are a challenge that can be managed when acknowledged and these helpful insights!

Absolutely!! I encounter this situation all the time dealing with international clients. Coordinating across multiple time zone is very challenging but I manage pretty good by setting clear time blocks for communication. Prioritize communication through emails or what’s app to share updates, questions & feedback through written messages so you can review during your own time zone. Use scheduling tools like Calendly or Google Calendar’s time zone feature can simplify coordination by allowing everyone to see the meeting time in their own zone. Scheduling apps also make it easier to set recurring meetings at a consistent time that works globally. By implementing above techniques we should be able to improve both productivity and energy

Managing fatigue from coordinating across global time zones can be challenging, but strategic adjustments can help. Prioritize scheduling key meetings during mutually convenient hours to avoid constant late-night or early-morning calls. Leverage digital tools like shared calendars to streamline communication and reduce last-minute scheduling conflicts. Establish clear boundaries for your availability and consider designating "quiet hours" to recharge. Practicing self-care, including breaks and maintaining a steady sleep schedule, can significantly reduce fatigue. This balanced approach ensures you stay productive and attentive while respecting your well-being, ultimately benefiting both you and your clients.