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Podcast #37: Justin Searls of Test Double

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In this episode, Justin Searls of Test Double, shares his experiences – both good and bad, in working with distributed teams, how to turn the tides when things are going noticably sour within a project, and the importance of forming habits that stick.

Show Notes:

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Twitter: @searls
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01:14 – Justinâ€s history and background with remote work

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  • Consulting for 6 years

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    01:53 – Bad experiences with distributed teams

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    • Satellite offices trash talking each other
    • Communication constraints
    • Passive agressiveness

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      05:30 – Turning the tide

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      • Get of the project
      • Everyoneâ€s doing their best

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        07:50 – Good experiences with distributed teams

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        • When coaching isnâ€t necessary
        • Coming from a common foundation and similar levels of experience

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          11:25 – Normalization

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          • Improving communication
          • Team mindset
          • Handshake Problem
          • Every opinion matters

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            13:33 – Communication cost is significantly higher within distributed teams
            16:06 – Warning signs that the cost of communication is becoming too expensive

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            • Remote people getting left out
            • People get lost and become uncomfortable about where things in the project are
            • Forming habits that stick
            • Value asynchronous communication

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              19:50 – Advice for dispersed teams

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              • Recognize what kind of organization style you have
              • Donâ€t prejudge

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