The key is to come up with a working style that doesn't make any sense. If you have problems finding one yourself just hire a consultant. Then spent a lot of time and money to introduce the new working style by force causing massive disruptions in workflows making everybody unhappy. Wait some time until frustration levels peak and productivity is plummeting. Then offer the team to come up with a better working style that they would prefer as long as they can agree on it. Be aware that remote game devs might be more resilient to your terror of nonsense. So just force them to be on site at random days.

Remote teams often have different working styles, but aligning on priorities can help. I’ve found that starting with a clear discussion about the project’s goals and deadlines is essential. Then, setting simple, flexible guidelines - like core hours for overlap—creates structure while allowing personal preferences. The right tools, like task trackers and shared calendars, also make it easier for everyone to stay aligned without constant back-and-forth.

Something I always try to do is to ask the team to write their views and processes, And then bring in a third person to give and objective opinion about the provided methods, This way the developers feel heard and don’t get discouraged about providing their opinions, An Objective and Unbiased set of eyes is always a great solution as they see the problem with a view that the working team would not!

I understand that conflicts and difference in style can develop over time, however I think its really important when you are assembling team that is mostly remote or has remote components that you explain the development methodology you plan to use and really the "rules of the road" ahead of time. You are paying for these teams and you are allowed to set and enforce guidelines. Of course you should be willing to discuss those guidelines and if good suggestions come up, you should seriously consider making changes. But groups of people working remotely MUST have a common development strategy, project management system and much more! Otherwise it isn't going to work, and that's bad for everyone.

If my remote game team has different working styles, here’s what can help: 1️⃣ Listen: Let everyone share their way of working 2️⃣ Adjust: Set flexible rules that works for all 3️⃣ Organize: Use tools like Trello or zulip to keep tasks and communication clear

This is definitely my mistake as a manager. Because an appropriate common working pattern should've been prepared from the beginning. Now time to do it and appreciate the both working styles.

Open communication is key. ✅Schedule a meeting to discuss each developer's preferred working style and find common ground. ✅Establish clear expectations and guidelines that accommodate different approaches while aligning with project goals. Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions.

Encourage open communication to understand their perspectives. Define clear goals, set flexible guidelines, and promote collaboration through shared tools and regular check-ins. Highlight team strengths and focus on aligning efforts toward the common objective.