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In the last year, we've interviewed 500+ remote managers in tech. (It was a lot of Zoom calls!!)
Here's what we learned, in a thread:
First off, remote managers struggle with:
1. Relationship-building
2. Expectations & Trust
3. Burnout
Here's what we learned, in a thread:
First off, remote managers struggle with:
1. Relationship-building
2. Expectations & Trust
3. Burnout
#1 - Remote team bonding is tough. It's intentional.
Managers succeed when they:
- Lead with vulnerability
- Focus on growth
- Make 1:1s sacred
- Take charge of team bonding
- Personalize recognition
- Onboard with intention
- Make space for skip-levels.
Managers succeed when they:
- Lead with vulnerability
- Focus on growth
- Make 1:1s sacred
- Take charge of team bonding
- Personalize recognition
- Onboard with intention
- Make space for skip-levels.
#2 - Trust creates remote synergy. Low visibility can seed doubt.
To build a culture of trust:
- Assume positive intent
- Over-communicate
- Prioritize > micromanage
- Set documentation standards
- Address issues as trends
- Learn fast(er)
- Ask for feedback
To build a culture of trust:
- Assume positive intent
- Over-communicate
- Prioritize > micromanage
- Set documentation standards
- Address issues as trends
- Learn fast(er)
- Ask for feedback
#3 - 2020 wasn't "normal" remote work. Burnout is too common.
Managers help with recovery when they:
- Set no-meeting days
- Become burnout literate
- Take bonding off Zoom
- Get context on moods
- Address stress styles
- Listen > Solve
- Encourage time off
Managers help with recovery when they:
- Set no-meeting days
- Become burnout literate
- Take bonding off Zoom
- Get context on moods
- Address stress styles
- Listen > Solve
- Encourage time off
For a deep-dive on these 21 manager tips, check out today's EQ article: https://www.sikeinsights.com/post/21-tips-for-managing-remote-teams-in-2021
So, did I miss anything? Let me know! 
