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Designing Distributed: Leading Doist’s Fully Remote Design Team in Six Countries
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Monday, January 8, 2024 • DesignOps Summit 2020
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Designing Distributed: Leading Doist’s Fully Remote Design Team in Six Countries
Speakers: Ana Ferreira
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Summary

You'll come away knowing How to collaborate without borders — workflows and tools to successfully execute high quality designs (Dropbox, Sketch, Figma, etc) Management techniques for remote leaders and how to establish trust and goals. Best practices for team alignment, particularly when you’re not in the same office or time zone. What work-life balance means to Ana, particularly now that WFH is the global norm.

Key Insights

  • Remote work requires a distinct approach compared to working from home during a pandemic.

  • Trust is foundational and should be cultivated without the need for surveillance or micromanagement.

  • Flexibility in work hours leads to better employee well-being and productivity.

  • Asynchronous communication allows for deeper focus and accommodates team members across various time zones.

  • Evaluation should be based on the quality of work, not hours logged.

  • Transparency and openness in communication foster a collaborative culture.

  • Prioritizing employees' personal lives contributes to a healthier work environment.

  • Maintaining a work-life balance helps prevent burnout among team members.

  • Mindful meetings and clear agendas improve productivity and engagement.

  • Documentation is key for knowledge sharing and effective collaboration.

Notable Quotes

"Remote work is totally different from working from home during a worldwide pandemic."

"Without trust, no relationship can prosper."

"We encourage everyone to design the schedule that works best for them."

"Flexibility actually does wonders for our sanity."

"Companies with high trust cultures experience 50% lower employee turnover."

"We believe that we should work hard and focused while we are working, but also truly disconnect and enjoy life when we are not working."

"Asynchronous communication allows for hours of deep and focused work."

"We trust people implicitly and evaluate their work, not their logged hours."

"We don't see meetings as the best way to solve communication issues; we prefer asynchronous solutions."

"Love time in your calendar for deep work every single day."

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