Remote work thrives on flexibility and accessibility, yet many companies struggle to implement it effectively. Sven, who has seven years of remote experience, provides essential tools and practices that enhance remote work success. For instance, he emphasizes the importance of video conferencing etiquette and techniques like "share-or-it-didn’t-happen" to foster communication and visibility within organizations. ### Breakdown of Contents - Benefits of remote work: larger talent pool, flexible schedules, comfort of working in pajamas. - Common challenges companies face with remote work. - Sven's tools and practices: - Code review etiquette. - Share-or-it-didn’t-happen techniques. - Video conferencing rules. - Strategies for setting up a successful remote office. - Tips for maintaining visibility in an organization. - Importance of using the right tools effectively.
This resource is crucial for Engineering Leaders as it addresses common challenges in managing remote teams, such as maintaining visibility and effective communication. An actionable takeaway is to implement structured video conferencing rules to enhance collaboration and engagement among team members.
Abstract
Remote work offers a lot of great benefits to both organizations and teams: access to a larger talent pool, flexible schedules, the option to work in pajamas, and much more. So why are so many companies failing with remote work or hesitate to give it a try?
Sven has been working remotely for 7 years and shares some tools and practices like a code review etiquette, share-or-it-didn’t-happen techniques, video conferencing rules, and much more. You’ll learn how to successfully set up your remote office, how to stay visible within your organization, and how to use the right tools in the right way.