In this episode, Justin Searls of Test Double, shares his experiences - both good and bad, in working with distributed teams, how to turn the tides when things are going noticably sour within a project, and the importance of forming habits that stick.
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Twitter: @searls
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01:14 – Justin’s history and background with remote work
- Consulting for 6 years
01:53 – Bad experiences with distributed teams
- Satellite offices trash talking each other
- Communication constraints
- Passive agressiveness
05:30 – Turning the tide
- Get of the project
- Everyone’s doing their best
07:50 – Good experiences with distributed teams
- When coaching isn’t necessary
- Coming from a common foundation and similar levels of experience
11:25 – Normalization
- Improving communication
- Team mindset
- Handshake Problem
- Every opinion matters
13:33 – Communication cost is significantly higher within distributed teams
16:06 – Warning signs that the cost of communication is becoming too expensive
- Remote people getting left out
- People get lost and become uncomfortable about where things in the project are
- Forming habits that stick
- Value asynchronous communication
19:50 – Advice for dispersed teams
- Recognize what kind of organization style you have
- Don’t prejudge
About the Author: Avdi Grimm
Husband, father, software cultivator, and amateur community builder, Avdi has been leading and participating in dispersed software development teams since 2007. He works from home in Southern Pennsylvania, and loves the fact that working remotely enables him to spend more time with his wife and four children. Related Posts
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