embracing the distance - how to manage and connect a distributed team
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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
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Customer story
Randhir Vieira,VP Product & Marketing
@randhirvieira • @mindflash
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Mindflash Facts
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Quickest way to…
…self-paced e-learningfollow: @sococo #sococo
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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