embracing the distance - how to manage and connect a distributed team

September 17, 2014

Embracing the Distance -How to

Manage and Connect a Distributed Team

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Evolution of (Physical) Workplace

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Evolution of (Physical) Workplace

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Physical Space is Evolving

From offices & cube farms…

…to open floor plans

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•13.4% of workers work at home 1+ days/wk (2010 US Census)

•41% of people will work from home in next 9 years (Forbes)

•30-45% of companies have alternative work program (Coleman)

•Best talent for a job is rarely in the same zip code

•Work & personal time blend together

• IT trends – more choice, less top down control

Evolution of Workforce

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Modern Workplace

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Mostly Co-located

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Mostly Distributed

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Hybrid

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Level the Playing Field

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(Emulate) Co-Location

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Virtual Office

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The Habits of Successful Teams

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Shama Hyder, CEO@shama • @marketingzen

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• 30 Employees

• 5 countries

• 3 states

• Entirely Distributed

• Clients in North America, Asia, South America, Europe

Company Profile

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Thriving Through Distance

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Strategies For Success

• Communication is Key• Develop a Culture• Embrace Change

Customer story

Randhir Vieira,VP Product & Marketing

@randhirvieira • @mindflash

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Mindflash Facts

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Quickest way to…

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Over 1,000 global customers

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2011: Only in Santa Barbara, CA

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2014: Spread Across 3 Timezones

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Tools To Bridge Virtual Offices

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Typical Flow Before Sococo

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Daily ScrumsDaily Scrum

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What We Like

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Easy Virtual Collaboration

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Appendix