I have trouble getting a remote team member to attend meetings. What can I do to fix this other than complaining to their manager?

First, find out if higher priority items interfere with the person’s attendance. If so, work with your sponsor to revise schedules or re-prioritize work. Or you can try to find an available replacement for that person.

Also, make sure meetings stay focused and provide project team members with information they need. (This helps makes ALL team members more likely to attend.)

Finally, confirm that your remote team member understands the information they’ll receive and why it’s important.