Wide Teams

By Avdi Grimm

The blog for geographically dispersed organizations... more

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The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.

Wide Teams episodes:

August 14, 2013Episode #93: Tute Costa of General Assembly
In this episode, Tute Costa of General Assembly talks about trotting around the globe while balancing remote work.Â
Show Notes:
Tute Costa (twitter githib blog)
00:39 – Tute Costa Introduction
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Born in Argentina
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00:50 – General Assembly
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Based in New York
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02:02 – Moving Around On the Job
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Airbnb
05:07 – Coworking Spaces
05:31 – Difficulties
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Timezones
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07:25 – Future Plans
08:27 – Work Process
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Standup
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09:27 – Pair Programming Tools
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TeamViewer
Screenhero
Google+ Hangouts
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10:34 – Team Communication
14:03 – Tute Costa: On working remotely
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16min
August 07, 2013Episode #92: Wade Foster of Zapier
In this episode, Wade Foster of Zapier, talks about the qualities he looks for in hiring a person to work on a distributed team, several newly mentioned tools for remote workers, and different ways to stay connected to your team members.
Show Notes:
Wade Foster (twitter github blog)
00:44 – Wade Foster Introduction
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Cofounder of Zapier
7 people/4 States
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01:18 – Zapier
01:45 – Becoming a Distributed Team
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Wade Foster: 21 Months In: How to Manage a Remote Team
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04:01 – Hiring a Person to Work Remotely
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Written Communication
Making Things Happen
Trust
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06:25 – Tools
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Sqwiggle
Episode #83: Interview with Tom Moor of Sqwiggle
iDoneThis
Trello
LastPass Enterprise
Draft
HelloSign
HelloFax
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19:02 – Team Process
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Weekly Hangouts
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24:45 – Random Check-ins
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Why working at home is both awesome and horrible – The Oatmeal
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27:19 – Monthly One-on-Ones
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31min
July 24, 2013Episode #91: Robert Rouse of CrankApps
In this episode, Robert Rouse of CrankApps, talks about managing a remote team, hiring processes, and communication lessons learned.
Show Notes:
Robert Rouse (twitter github)
00:35 – Robert Rouse Introduction
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Software Developer at CrankApps
St. Louis, Missouri
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00:43 – Management of Remote Teams Experience
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Diversity and Cultural Differences
Holidays and Religion
Resumes
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04:57 – Communication & Outsourcing
08:20 – Hiring
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Word of Mouth Recommendations
Craigslist
Tests/Tasks
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10:23 – Career Evolution
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Contracting Remotely
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11:54 – Lessons Learned
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Effective Communication
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13:06 – CrankApps
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Team Layout: U.S. & Canada
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15:16 – Daily Routine
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Campfire
Skype
Google+ Hangouts
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16:55 – Remote Setup & Work/Life Balance
22:33 – CrankApps Products
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Kickserv
Kickserv Conversations
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25min
July 17, 2013Episode #90: Andrew Culver
In this episode, Andrew Culver, talks about how to handle working remotely while traveling and important aspects, such as equipment and a reliable Internet connection, to consider to make it a positive experience for everyone involved.
Show Notes:
Andrew Culver (twitter github)
00:34 – Andrew Culver Introduction
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Virginia Beach, VA
Freelance iOS and Rails Software Developer
Limelight
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01:14 – Working Remotely
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We Are Titans
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02:08 – Work/Life Balance
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Traveling and Working
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04:53 – Asynchronous Work
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Remote Working vs Freelancing
Availability
Tethering
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09:44 – Noise-cancelling Headphones
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Bose Quiet Comfort 15
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13:06 – Quality Microphones
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How others think of you when you work remotely
Positive/Negative Experiences
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16:07 – Reliable Internet Connection
18:24 – Flexibility
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22min
July 10, 2013Episode #89: Mark Simoneau
In this episode, Mark Simoneau, talks about working remotely sometimes vs full-time, bringing past remote work experiences to present situations, his unique “cloffice” setup, and maintaining growth as a developer by pair programming.
Show Notes:
Mark Simoneau (twitter github blog Letspair)
00:36 – Mark Simoneau Introduction
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ReqHub
Austin, Texas
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01:00 – Working Remotely Sometimes vs Full-time
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Communication Issues
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02:53 – Working with a Remote Team
03:54 – Work/Life Balance
06:57 – Utilizing Earlier Experience with Remote Work
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Google+ Hangouts vs Skype
HipChat
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08:38 – Working for a Distributed Startup
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Getting Hired
Having a Plan
Past Work Experience
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12:12 – Flexibility
13:04 – Office Setup
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MacBook Pro
â€œClofficeâ€
Standing Desk
The Pomodoro Technique
Geek Desk
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17:20 – Pair Programming
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Pair Program with Me
#pairwithme
Choosing a Project
Software Setup
Screenhero
tmux/vim
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...more
26min
July 03, 2013Episode #88: Tomasz Stachewicz of Rebased.pl
In this episode, Tomasz Stachewicz of Rebased.pl, talks about working remotely from Warsaw, Poland. He gives tips for handling client anxiety regarding hiring remote workers, taking advantage of timezone differences, and life hacks for maintaining a good work/life balance. Tip: Get a dog!
Show Notes:
Tomasz Stachewicz (twitter github blog)
00:38 – Tomasz Stachewicz Introduction
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Ruby Developer since 2006
Rebased.pl
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02:59 – Team Locations
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Warsaw, Poland
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03:44 – Team Interaction
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Optional Office Location
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04:30 – Client Interaction
05:02 – Working Remotely
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Handling Client Anxiety
Client Communication
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09:57 – Timezone Differences
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Taking Advantage of Timezones
Weekly Status Calls
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13:38 – Work/Life Balance
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Life Hacks for Maintaining Balance
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16:27 – Projects
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MusicRage
BookRage
ComicsRage
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22min
June 26, 2013Episode #87: Mike Hostetler of appendTo
In this episode, Mike Hostetler, Founder and CEO of appendTo, talks about establishing a successful and completely distributed company, the importance of presence and responsiveness, and building team dynamics.
Mike Hostetler (twitter github blog)
00:42 – Mike Hostetler Introduction
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Founder and CEO of appendTo
jQuery
Remote Working is a skill that can be learned – Mike Hostetler
01:28 – Distribution
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100% distributed
Within Continental U.S.
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02:43 – Establishing a Remote Company
05:32 – Tools and Strategies
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Google Apps
QuickBooks Online
Dropbox
Egnyte
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07:12 – Presence
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Skype – All-hands Chat
â€œGood Morningâ€
Status Updates
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10:58 – Onboarding Process
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Habits and Expectations
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12:21 – Human Relationships
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GoToMeeting
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16:09 – Client Relationships
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Downplaying the Remote Aspect
Responsiveness
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18:12 – Team Dynamics
21:03 – Lifestyle Flexibility
24:35 – appendTo Projects
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The Modern Web Observer Newsletter
Delegate | the appendTo Blog
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27min
June 19, 2013Episode #86: Dave Frey of Haiku LMS
In this episode, Dave Frey of Haiku LMS, talk about being the first remote worker on a distributed team, remote pair programming, and his own work/life balance.
Show Notes:
Dave Frey (twitter github)
00:36 – Dave Frey Introduction
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Paris, France
Freelance Ruby Developer
Haiku LMS
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01:08 – Haiku LMS
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Learning Management System K-12
30 person team/4 countries
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05:14 – Being the first remote worker on a distributed team
06:35 – Team Dynamic
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HipChat
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07:58 – Remote Pairing
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Pairing Sessions
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09:30 – Work/Life Balance
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15min
June 12, 2013Episode #85: Allen Maxwell of EmpowerIT
In this episode, Allen Maxwell of EmpowerIT, talks about several remote tools and resources, collaborative drawing and design, and making remote working work.
Show Notes:
Allen Maxwell (twitter github [email protected])
00:36 – Allen Maxwell Introduction
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EmpowerIT of Bethesda, MD
Works remotely from the Salt Lake City, UT area
Has worked remotely for 16 years
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03:09 – Working Remotely
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Focus and Obsession
â€œCarpet Commuteâ€
Convenience
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06:46 – â€œA Day in the Lifeâ€
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Daily Stand-up
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07:24 – Working with Team Members
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Traveling to the mothership
Screen Hero
Radmin
Modularizing projects
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10:17 – The Evolution of Remote Tools and Pair Programming
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Instant Messenger => Skype
GoToMeeting => Screen Hero
Whiteboards and taking pictures
Camtasia
Dropbox
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14:25 – Making remote working work
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Co-located worker resentment
Perception issues
Integrity and work ethic
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16:43 – Collaborative Drawing & Design
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Pencil
Webcam
Lucidchart
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21:10 – Face-to-face meetings and nonverbal cues
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25min
June 05, 2013Episode #84: Interview with Jay Hayes of Big Nerd Ranch
In this episode, Jay Hayes of Big Nerd Ranch, talks agile software development and overcoming isolation and communication issues while working remotely on a distributed team.
Show Notes:
Jay Hayes (twitter github blog)
00:39 – Jay Hayes Introduction
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Big Nerd Ranch
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01:54 – Results Only Work Environment (ROWE)
03:23 – â€œA Day in the Lifeâ€
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Email/Code Review
Campfire
No required meetings
Kick-off Call
Agile Software Development
Pivotal Tracker
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05:18 – Topography of Big Nerd Ranch
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Majority = Atlanta, GA
Project Teams
Wide Teams | Episode #68: David Worth of Big Nerd Ranch
Google+ Hangouts
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07:18 – Free Time
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Pomodoro Technique
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08:32 – Challenges of going from collocated to remote work
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Cabin Fever
Communication
Wide Teams | Episode #41: Jonathan Wallace of Highgroove Studios
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10:37 – Isolation & Personal Development
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Dealing with Pressure
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...more
19min

FAQs about Wide Teams:

How many episodes does Wide Teams have?

The podcast currently has 100 episodes available.