How Do You Stay Productive While Managing or Working in a Remote Team

[Alisson]

Hey everyone! I've been really interested in remote work and how to stay productive in a flexible setup. Managing tasks and staying on top of priorities without a traditional office structure can be tricky.

For those of you who work remotely or manage remote teams, how do you apply GTD principles to keep everything running smoothly? Any tools, routines, or mindset shifts that have made a big difference for you? Would love to hear your experiences!

 

[Gardener]

I’ve been telecommuting for more than a decade, and before that almost all meetings and other communications were virtual, because the company has many locations.

So I struggle to imagine how working in the same space with coworkers is relevant to managing tasks and staying on top of priorities. Are there specific things you’re wondering about?

 

[mcogilvie]

I agree with Gardener. Covid was a crash course in working remotely for many, and I don’t care to repeat it, but it was a proof of principle. I still work from home a lot, and I handle international collaborations just fine every week. If pressed, I would say that email, zoom and shared directories have proven far more effective and flexible than any fancy groupware.