Your comments about importance of effective communication in managing remote work resonate in a big way for those of us who are in the business of helping employers manage work engagements with remote specialists. This basic principle around communication applies not only to what you describe as off-shoring, but of course in any remote work environment (local or otherwise) when it comes to driving great results.

Another compelling yet equally vexing dynamic in managing remote work is the asynchronous nature of the back-and-forth communication between parties. When time changes and nuances of language enter the picture, there’s no doubt that things get get off-track in no time.

That said, there’s perhaps nothing more satisfying than receiving a deliverable that meets or even exceeds your wildest expectation. I dare say some find it even a little bit addicting.