Include by default.
Distributed teams work well when the way of working assumes nobody is in the room. They struggle when the office is the default.
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Habit 01
Decisions live in writing, where everyone can find them.
IN PRACTICE
The channel, not the corridor.
Core hours
Habit 02
A few agreed hours for live collaboration each day.
IN PRACTICE
Flexible time around them.
Remote-first meetings
Habit 03
If one person is remote, everyone joins from their own laptop.
IN PRACTICE
One room, one experience.
Deliberate connection
Habit 04
Time together that isn't about work.
IN PRACTICE
It won't happen by accident.
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