In such circumstances, to manage chaos, I follow the below mental model: 1) Have a clear understanding of the timezone and cultural differences 2) Plan work utilizing the extended work hours, while respecting the office timings 3) Use centralized tools for communication and status updates 4) Schedule meetings considering overlapping hrs and if possible, alternating it to be favourable for each location 5) Providing timely communication and setting clear expectations

Sharing my experience in managing multiple teams across multiple time zone, when I was playing Scrum Master role in my team - Use a single reference time zone for consistency in scheduling. - Ensure team members are aware of each other's time zones. - Implement flexible working hours for overlap in collaboration. - Rotate meeting times to distribute inconvenience evenly. - Schedule meetings and deadlines well in advance. - Encourage asynchronous communication to reduce real-time meeting needs. - Team members should share their availability and preferred working hours. - Maximize overlapping working hours for essential real-time communication. - Record meetings for those who cannot attend live.

Managing a remote team across time zones requires clear communication and strategic planning. Use shared calendars to schedule meetings at overlapping hours and alternate meeting times to distribute convenience equitably. Encourage asynchronous communication through tools like Slack or email to reduce dependency on real-time responses. Establish clear deadlines and updates to ensure alignment, regardless of location. This approach fosters collaboration while respecting diverse time zones.

Managing teams with multiple teams is like relay and not a sprint. Every challenge is an opportunity. The communication and coordination is through seemless integration of 1. Having a framework in place to utilise overlapping hours 2. Preparedness from teams to extend the working hours beyond the time zones when it is critical 3. Trust and mutual respect for the teams play a vital role in successful deliverables

To manage scheduling across time zones, I emphasize transparency and flexibility. I utilize tools to track team availability and schedule recurring meetings during overlapping hours. For asynchronous work, clear documentation promotes alignment. I rotate meeting times for fairness and establish expectations early to honor personal time. By leveraging collaboration tools and encouraging strong communication, I keep the team synchronized, productive, and engaged despite time zone differences.

Managing a remote team across multiple time zones can indeed be challenging, but it’s manageable with the right strategies. I focus on identifying overlapping working hours for key meetings or urgent discussions to ensure real-time collaboration where it’s most needed. To respect different time zones, I implement flexible schedules, allowing team members to work during their most productive hours, which boosts both morale and efficiency. For everything else, I rely on asynchronous tools like project management software and shared communication platforms to keep everyone aligned and informed, no matter when they’re online. This balance helps maintain productivity and team harmony.

Irrespective of Time Zones.. We are living and working in well defined Agile ceremonies.. Usually always there in Calendar. All Team members should be aware what's coming Definitely Ad-hoc calls and On Demand.. Just In Time Technical traige should be discussed before scheduling.. Everyone must be ready to join and contribute MS Teams provides multiple options to manage and revisit meeting notes. Proactive follow up is not just limited to Leads.. Team members also accountable. So it will be all are on same page

I see a lot of great ideas here. A couple more to consider. 1. You should not have one particular “dominant” time zone. Team members in every time zone should take turn accommodating meetings during odd hours. Equal respect for everyone. 2. Set up your team in a way that allows team members in approximate time zones to work more closely together, with self-contained roles in the same cohort. Team members with very large time difference should work on different systems and not require as much real time interaction.

Managing a remote team across time zones requires clear strategies. I set a universal time zone (like UTC) for consistency and prioritize overlapping hours for key meetings. Asynchronous communication is key, supported by tools like Slack and project management platforms. I ensure availability is transparent with shared calendars and document all meetings thoroughly so no one is left out. Flexibility and fairness in scheduling have been essential to keeping the team productive and inclusive.