Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps

Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps

Jul 24, 13 • In Featured, Interviews, Podcast

In this episode, Robert Rouse of CrankApps, talks about managing a remote team, hiring processes, and communication lessons learned.

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Show Notes:

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00:35 – Robert Rouse Introduction

00:43 – Management of Remote Teams Experience

  • Diversity and Cultural Differences
  • Holidays and Religion
  • Resumes

04:57 – Communication & Outsourcing

08:20 – Hiring

  • Word of Mouth Recommendations
  • Craigslist
  • Tests/Tasks

10:23 – Career Evolution

  • Contracting Remotely

11:54 – Lessons Learned

  • Effective Communication

13:06 – CrankApps

  • Team Layout: U.S. & Canada

15:16 – Daily Routine

16:55 – Remote Setup & Work/Life Balance

22:33 – CrankApps Products

About the Author: Avdi Grimm

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 five (soon to be six) children.

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