I've managed teams of all sizes, both in-house and offshore; I know that there's both a science and an art when it comes to motivating your team.

Generally speaking, for any team member (offshore or otherwise), it's always good to rally your team around a common mission and goal. If your team believes in what you're trying to accomplish, then they would naturally put in more effort into their work.

In addition to that, it's always good to make sure that people are working on aspects of the project that are interesting to them, giving them enough ownership or autonomy to voice their own opinions, and celebrating small wins and milestones.

Happy to discuss more if you'd like to schedule a call.