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Notes from the workshop

What worked, what didn't, and what we'd do differently — written by the people who did the work.

ManagementOct 26, 20215 min read

Why distributed teams matter, and how to manage them well

The most common objections to distributed teams, and five best practices for hiring, management, and tooling that turn them into a competitive advantage.

ManagementOct 15, 20214 min read

How to make your business thrive while working remotely

Mental health, communication, data security, productivity: the four goals to hit if you want your company's move to remote work to succeed.

ToolsSep 16, 202113 min read

The 10 best remote work tools for distributed teams

Focus, time tracking, communication, project management: our pick of the tools that keep teams spread across countries and time zones working well.

ManagementDec 13, 20202 min read

The 5 benefits of working with distributed teams

Access to the best talent, lower recruitment costs, delegating time-consuming work: five concrete reasons to build a distributed team.

ManagementAug 27, 20202 min read

How to lead productive distributed teams

We have run distributed teams for years. Here is what we learned about human relationships, tooling, and the culture that actually makes the difference.

StartupsAug 25, 20204 min read

The 7 most common problems startups face

Fierce competition, unrealistic expectations, hiring, funding, cybersecurity: a tour of the obstacles young companies run into.