Leading a remote organization has unique challenges. We'll review some of the challenges and approaches to overcoming them

1. REMOTE
WORKINGaka “What to do when your coworkers are all working from home!”

2. Hi!Who am I?
And more importantly
What do I know about remote working?

3. We’ll review some our favorite tools
that we use at ByWater.
We’ll Tackle this in 2 parts!
TOOLS
We’ll share some ideas and work
processes that have proven successful
at ByWater
PEOPLE

4. ● Project Calm
● Empathy, Flexibility, Patience
● Trust
● New communication methods
assume best intent!
New Workspaces

5. COMMUNICATION IS KEY
CHAT OFTEN
Maintain lines of
communication. Be careful
of assumptions!!!.
WATER COOLER
Have fun - Share recipes,
music playlists, pet
pictures
REASSURANCE
Remind folks of their
strengths and
accomplishments.

6. Establish the (new) Norms!
What are the
expectations for
working hours?
Working Hours
Encourage senior
staff members to
hold office hours
Open Door Office Hours
Communication Channels
Select your favorite tools
to communicate.
Team Meetups
Standups
Huddles
Daily Emails

7. How do I know what
work is underway?
● Ask Clarifying Questions
.
● Utilize Collaborative Tools
● Project Management Tools
● Time Trackers

8. A Few of our Favorite Things