Technology leaders today are constantly having to balance business goals with limited resources and a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Creating the ability to effectively work with remote teams gives access to a wider resource pool, specialist skills and cost benefits.
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"...remote is the opposite of 'local', not 'synchronous'.."
If we are up to something important we are going to need a dedicated, cross-functional Team.
Solving complex problems for Customers in a sustainable way is not doable at an individual level with sequential hand-off to the next available role-functioner.
Explicit clarification :
if we are developing a feature that is meant to solve a Customer pain point -- by ourselves -- a builder of one -- and we code our functionality to the point where we think its solving the pain point --> THEN hand off to the next available role function, for the next sequential phase (usually trying to inspect quality in ), then this is ford and taylor assembly line, don't think, don't collaborate, top-down implementation of work.
( If there is collaboration in this process, then who is back-filling the now absent place in line? Will the organization hire more folks to keep the line moving and widgets assembling?? All at the expense of the Customer??? )
Teamwork is not a "happens if/when ready and available" asynchronous service.
This anti-team-pattern when played out remotely, is really no different than "pick-up when ready AND if available" style of remote patterns we see every day in services like Uber and DoorDash. Except we - THE CUSTOMER PAYS FOR EVERY AVAILALBE Uber and DoorDash driver that happens to be on..
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If we took the absolute most skilled individuals in the world at each respective functional silo and had them complete with a cross-functional, collaborative Team, the plug-n-playing of individual rock-stars would lose every time.
The flow of work through functional silos is grounded AND only doable based off of predicted solutions, pre-designed, pre-determined, and "phase-able" delivered via big-bang chunks of work -- this is economies-of-scale and culturally defaults to individual blame at the issue
The cross-functional team is focused on discovering what Customer's actually need, never assuming, and experimenting over-and-over to understand what Customer's value is and how to deliver it as effectively as possible (PDSA) -- this is economies-of-flow and culturally defaults to curiosity and learning focused on the systems leading to the issue
The ever-growing trend to confuse remote work with asynchronous work and the push towards "async-first" ways of working in "modern distributed environments" is going to damage the way we produce software in the long run.
My broken-record mantra: "remote" is the opposite of "local", not "synchronous".
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🌍 Remote work is reshaping the software engineering landscape.
🔑 Key takeaway? It's not just about bridging physical distances but also about reducing 'affinity distance'. Regular video calls, clear communication norms, and virtual celebrations can turn miles into smiles, transforming remote teams into cohesive units.
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🌟 Recap: Navigating the Future of Distributed Teams 🌟
In case you missed it, here's a recap of our recent webinar, "Navigating the Future: Maximising Success in Distributed Teams," presented by Native Teams and INKI Tech. We delved deep into the intricacies of modern workforce dynamics, uncovering essential strategies for success in distributed teams. Here are the key highlights:
📈 Scalability: We explored how distributed teams empower global growth and scalability, enabling organizations to meet market demands efficiently.
🔍 Foundational Understanding: Discussions centered around defining distributed teams, asynchronous workflows, and the management challenges and opportunities of remote work.
🛠️ Tools for Success: Essential technologies for seamless collaboration
💡 Key Challenges: We identified and addressed the hurdles faced by distributed teams, from scalability issues to technology challenges and client expectations.
💬 Communication Strategies: Effective communication strategies for bridging time zones, cultures, and mitigating miscommunication within teams were shared.
🤝 Team Dynamics and Culture: Insights were provided on onsite vs. offsite work dynamics, building team culture across distances, and leadership's role in fostering collaboration.
⚙️ Productivity and Accountability: Techniques for balancing costs and performance, ensuring accountability, and productivity through effective leadership and tools were discussed.
🌍 Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Best practices for promoting work-life balance and supporting remote employees' well-being were highlighted.
🔒 Security and Data Protection: The importance of security measures in distributed environments to shield sensitive data and ensure compliance was emphasized.
📈 Career Development and Engagement: Strategies for empowering growth, combatting isolation, and fostering engagement among remote employees were explored.
🤝 Onboarding and Integration: The art of effective onboarding and integrating new members into distributed teams seamlessly was discussed.
🔮 Future Trends and Adaptation: Insights were shared into the future evolution of distributed teams and how organizations can adapt to emerging trends.
We hope this recap provides valuable insights and inspiration as you navigate the future of work in distributed teams. Watch the webinar video and stay tuned for future events and updates!
Thank you, Liviu Huluta for this cool talk on this hot topic!💥
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The ZEREN team recently sat down with product leaders from Passion.io, Legal OS, and TestGorilla to discuss the key factors that make remote work truly successful. From these insightful talks, we've distilled the top five insights to help you navigate the evolving landscape of remote work.
If you're thinking about growing your team with remote talent or just curious about how tech companies handle this, you'll find these insights valuable.
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Take a look at our latest Medium article to explore the crucial decision between remote and onsite teams in the modern business era.
Learn the differences, benefits, and considerations to help you make the right choice for your company's success. Whether you're in marketing, tech, e-commerce, or creative fields. Find out how leveraging remote teams can revolutionize your workforce strategy.
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