Leading a Distributed, Cross‑Divisional Team

Context: You are a product manager leading a cross‑functional team distributed across multiple divisions and countries in a highly regulated industry.

Prompts

1. What concrete steps would you take to foster a positive working environment for everyone on the assignment?
2. How would you account for time‑zone, cultural, and regulatory differences?
3. How would you build camaraderie and trust among team members who rarely meet face‑to‑face?
4. Walk through your thought process for prioritizing what to tackle first.