On remote work

On [#stanier-effective-manager], 16th chapter:

Remote working is an unavoidable tendency (specially after the global pandemic during 2020/2021). The book offers some advice on how to make it optimal:

  • In a hybrid setup, make sure that the meeting has a proper setup for the remote workers. Ideally, each participant will have their own camera.
  • In a hybrid setup, make sure that you allow space for remote participants to talk. Also avoiding talking over the other people, that's hard for remote participants to hear
  • Communicate in writing as much as possible
  • Assume async coordination at all times. Schedule something when sync mode is needed
  • Trust that your coworkers will do their job :)

[#stanier-effective-manager]: Stanier, Dr. James. Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager. 1st ed. S.l.: Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2020.