How to Run a Remote Team

Assembling the Team

… that’s capable of executing in a remote setup:

• Hire doers: they will get stuff done even if they are working from a secluded island.
• Hire people you can trust. And trust the people you hire;
• Hire people who can write: communication is one of the most important parts of a remote team — good writers are critical to a team’s success.
• Hire people who are ok without a social workplace.

Software/Tools

In a remote team, you’ll need the right tools to make sure everyone stays on the same page and can continue to execute without a physical person standing next to them.

You likely will need a tool in certain categories like group chat and video conferencing to make remote successful.

Processes

Good processes let you get work done in the absence of all else. They provide structure and direction for getting things done.

A few examples from Zapier:

• Weekly Hangouts;
• Weekly One-on-Ones;
• Bring the team together 2 times/year somewhere cool;
• Automate anything that can be automated.