Remote Manager Toolbox
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We share everything you need to lead your remote team - icebreakers, remote games and activities, and insights from interviews with successful remote leaders.
Joined September 2021
π Today we're launching Hailey's Remote Manager Toolbox! π© Through conversations with hundreds of remote leaders this year, one theme has stood out - *they're busy*. They want to invest in building team culture, but they don't have time. π
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@Spokeo π Read William's entire interview here! https://t.co/lI5wXpjkVR
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@Spokeo π©βπΌ Ownership - Go beyond the area you're immediately responsible for. π£ Clear communication - Make sure stakeholders stay in the loop with what you're working on. π€ Grace - written communication can be misinterpreted. Give people the benefit of the doubt and ask questions. 2/3
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π¬ "Donβt just communicate the 'what' - you need to be equally clear about the 'why' of what is being done." π§° William Uranga is the Director of Talent Acquisition at @Spokeo. Here's his keys to building a strong remote culture within his recruiting team: π 1/3
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@MURAL π Read all of her insights here! https://t.co/EKnoYI6qL5
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@MURAL βοΈ Over-communication - always be super explicit about details. πΈ Cameras ON during Zoom calls - it's important to see each other's faces! π₯³ Carving out "fun time" - It's important to get to know each other outside of work to build trust within the team. π 2/ 3
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π¬ "It's important to get to know each other on another level to build trust within the team." π§° Hannah Koopman is a Product Manager at @mural, where her team is spread out across the US, South America, Europe, and Africa. These are her keys to a strong remote culture: π 1/ 3
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@DevinMDrake @workboldly β€οΈ Hire people who share your values, because those values make your company culture. π€ "Keep it human" - Find ways for your team to connect on a daily basis. πΈ "Give it some resources!" Investments in team building aren't always cheap, but they're always worth it. 2/3
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π¬ "Beyond the 'fun and games', keeping it human for us is about caring deeply about the individual beyond work." π§° Devin Drake (@DevinMDrake) is a Recruitment Communications Manager at @workboldly. She filled us in on how she's built an amazing team culture: π 1/3
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For fun team time (bonus if it is #onboarding too) we use @comegatheround! And also Hailey on @SlackHQ for great team Q&A. https://t.co/b8xkSsaSaS
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@Leadfeeder π Check out the full interview here! https://t.co/kNHWjrxLhS
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@Leadfeeder π€ Connection - Make space to connect with your teammates on a daily basis. π€ Trust - Give people autonomy over their working pattern and hours. πΉ Always make the time for 1:1 video calls 2/3
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π¬ "Working in a remote-first environment, our workers feel like they have a sense of control." π§° David McDonnell is the Head of Talent Acquisition at @Leadfeeder. Here's how he's been able to build a strong culture within his distributed team: π 1/3
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@darienpayton @loop π€ *Assume positive intent*, especially when you canβt read body language. βοΈ *Clear is kind* - Clear communication aligns the team toward the same goals and vision. π Give your team the freedom to do their best work however they see fit. 2/3
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π "We hold our team accountable to specific results and give them room to do their best work however they see fit." π§° Darien Payton (@darienpayton) is a Social Media Manager at @loop. He shares how Loop's core values have helped his team build a strong remote culture: π 1/3
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@Wonolo π Read her whole interview here! https://t.co/iXDkDik07n
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@Wonolo π€ Be present and intentional when interacting with your team. π Make sure the team feels seen, heard, and supported. π¨ Create a space that fosters creativity. 2/3
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π¬ "Taking a moment to randomly check in on them via slack or holding standing office hours sends the message that above all, I am here for them and with them." π§° Daphne Clark is a Customer Success Team Lead at @Wonolo. She shared with how she leads her Customer Success Team:
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