Communication across Remote and Distributed Teams

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Communication Across Remote and Distributed Teams Laura Santamaria, Developer Advocate, Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Unsplash

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin 3 kinds of distributed teams

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Being remote is different Photo by Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Body language

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Language barriers

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Info overload

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Technology hiccups

Photo by Josh Calabrese on Unsplash Great communication is the foundation of teamwork, no matter where you are.

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin General Notes Photo by You X Ventures on Unsplash

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Listen as much or more than you talk.

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Be transparent

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Aim for clear and concise

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Ask for clarity as needed

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Give and get constructive feedback constantly

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Respect everyone’s experience and views

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Aim for team wins over personal wins in conflict

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Special Considerations Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Overcommunicate

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Be present

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Avoid sarcasm in text

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Set communication expectations

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Set Slack statuses

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Use public channels over private comms

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Use video conferencing liberally

@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Run effective meetings, and meet (quickly) often

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@nimbinatus | #CloudAustin Listen. Reframe. Engage. (Thanks) https://nimbinatus.com https://aminuteonthemic.com Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash