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This is not just a logistical question but a strategic one, touching on the heart of how we cultivate talent and build resilient teams across digital divides. At first glance, hiring junior staff remotely might seem fraught with challenges. Early-career professionals need hands-on guidance, mentoring, and an immersive environment to flourish—experiences traditionally tied to physical office spaces. My subscribers just got more details in the last issue of the REMOTE .HOW Newsletter Did you miss it because you are still not one of us? Read and join in the first comment 👇

Ready to change the world of work? 💼🌍 I'm a lucky member of 55/Redefined – a company out to prove that experience and innovation are for people of all ages, not least the over-50s. We're building THE future of work, where 50 talent is recognised and valued. 🏗️ 📢Calling all Product Managers (SaaS)! We need YOUR skills to build a game-changing platform that's shaking up how companies hire and support older workers. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to challenge outdated ideas and make a real difference. 💥 Who fits at 55/Redefined? ✅Passionate about changing the world, regardless of your age ✅5 years rocking product management ✅Experience building SaaS for big-name companies is a HUGE plus Don't sweat it if you don't have every qualification. We're more interested in your drive, potential and team fit. Think this could be you? Feel free to message me directly or apply via the link below... https://lnkd.in/eWmmJBDS #agepositive #changemakers #productmanagerjobs #talent #55Redefined

😵 I won't ever recommend working remotely at a company that has those red flags: 🚩 No team culture 🚩 Lousy onboarding 🚩 Poor communication How not to drive the system on the verge of breaking? Basically, a big one is hiring people who are on the same page as you from the start (by the way, that works not just for remote teams at all). A meticulously built onboarding process is a must as well. Personally, I always track the adaptation process of my team’s remote newbies, scheduling Zoom meetings twice a week, overseeing feedback, and staying in touch to provide support. And introducing responsible buddies? Smart move also. That may surprise some people, but old-school face-to-face meetings with remote colleagues to figure out your way with each other are inevitable. Say and do whatever you like, but I believe that talking things over a coffee (or not coffee 😁) really fixes the digital gap better than anything else! #Management #Leadership #Communication

“There is no question that it takes deliberate effort to cultivate a remote-friendly, high-trust culture, but we feel that it is more than worth it for the amazing colleagues we get to work with” - Abhishek Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO 🌎 Our employees are all over the map! Flexibility, boundary-setting, and autonomy aren't just buzzwords at Material. They're the pillars of our remote-first culture. Hear from some of our team members in Austin, Denver, NYC, and San Francisco! You can read more here! https://lnkd.in/gbsMtcWJ 📍"I’ve grown so much as a person, a leader, personally and professionally. That’s in large part due to the rigor and intensity of a startup in combination with the flexibility of a remote first culture and the ability to get my work done from wherever, or take breaks whenever I need." - Max Pollard, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering 📍"It's just as important to set personal boundaries as it is to respect others' working hours. Cooking and eating dinner as a family each evening is important to me, so I make sure to block that out on my calendar. My teammates know not to schedule over this time and I do the same when I see they have personal commitments." - Courtney A. Skay, Senior Director, Revenue Operations & Enablement 📍“We constantly plan get-togethers in our Austin slack channel! These range from working together at a WeWork and then grabbing food after to holiday dinners and even a whiskey tasting event with customers.” - Daniela Budeci, Sales Development Representative 📍”Our remote-first culture allows us to spend more time with our families which I truly appreciate. Commuting is the worst! Remote-first working balanced with quarterly gatherings is my ideal working conditions. Again, all of this is so easy because we have hired extremely well and our leadership has built a culture of autonomy with accountability. Pair that with a shared sense of purpose and you have a dream team.” - Jack Walsh, Senior Enterprise Account Executive

A Day in the Life of a Remote Product Manager Curious about the life of a Remote Product Manager? Get ready to dive into the behind-the-scenes action and unlock the secrets! (Keep in mind that schedules may vary!😋 ) 🌅 8:00 AM: Rise and shine! I start my day with a leisurely breakfast with my family, no rushing required. It's the perfect way to fuel up for the day ahead and enjoy some quality time together before diving into work. 💻 9:00 AM: Kicking off the day with our daily team meeting. Even though we're miles apart, we're still connected and ready to tackle whatever challenges come our way. And yes, occasionally someone forgets to unmute themselves, but hey, it keeps things interesting! 📊 10:30 AM: Diving into data analysis mode. Reviewing metrics, identifying trends, and strategizing on how to drive product success. Remote work doesn't mean sacrificing productivity – it's all about finding the right balance. 🥪 12:00 PM: Lunch break! Stepping away from the screen to enjoy a meal with my family. Whether it's a homemade sandwich or a quick bite together, it's a chance to recharge and connect. 🚀 1:30 PM: Collaborating with cross-functional teams on product initiatives. Remote work fosters creativity and collaboration, allowing us to work together seamlessly regardless of location. 💬 3:00 PM: Diving into product feedback and user insights. It's time to analyze customer comments, reviews, and survey responses to gain valuable insights into user satisfaction and areas for improvement. 📝 4:30 PM: Wrapping up tasks and planning for tomorrow. Remote work offers flexibility, but it also requires discipline and organization to stay productive and focused. And it's a great excuse to use all those colorful sticky notes I've been hoarding ;) 🌙 6:00 PM: Signing off for the day and enjoying some downtime with my family. Reflecting on the day, I feel grateful for the opportunities and challenges that come with being a Product Manager. It's not just about managing products; it's about building relationships, fostering innovation, and making a meaningful impact – all while having the flexibility to prioritize time with loved ones. #RemoteWork #ProductManagement #WorkLifeBalance #FamilyTime

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I had a company reach out and send me the following "interview questions." To be honest, I'm really not sure they are a real company given that all the communication has been via email and I cannot find the person or company anywhere on LinkedIn. Anyway the questions are interesting to me. Read them and at the bottom see what I find most interesting: 1.    Can you describe your experience working as a senior product manager in a remote setting? 2.   How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with remote teams, stakeholders, and customers? 3.   What strategies do you use to prioritize product features and initiatives when working remotely? 4.   Can you provide examples of remote product management tools and platforms you’ve used and your proficiency with them? 5.   How do you establish and maintain trust and accountability with remote team members? 6.   Can you discuss a challenging decision you made as a product manager in a remote environment and how you handled it? 7.   How do you gather and analyze user feedback and data remotely to inform product decisions? 8.   What methods do you use to motivate and support remote team members to achieve their goals? 9.   Can you describe your approach to conducting remote user research and usability testing? 10.        How do you manage time zone differences and ensure effective collaboration across distributed teams? 11.        Can you share examples of successful product launches or iterations you’ve led remotely?          12.    How do you stay updated on industry trends and best practices while working remotely?          13.    Can you discuss a time when you had to navigate conflicts or disagreements within a remote team and how you resolved them?          14.    What strategies do you use to ensure remote product teams remain aligned with the company’s overall vision and goals?          15.    How do you measure the success of remote product initiatives, and how do you iterate and improve based on those metrics? You will notice that all the questions refer to "remote" or "remote setting." In all my answers it did not matter if it was remote or on-site which begs the question from me: Why does it matter? Most teams are dispersed across multiple locations and timezones. In my experience the challenge isn't where you are, it's WHEN you are. It is more difficult to coordinate teams across five or eight hour time differences than it is remotely, so I'm wondering why the concern. Anyway, curious what everyone else thinks. Comment below! #remotework #onsitework #management #productmanagement #diverseteams #agile

Interviewed by KnowTechie on how the Team of Tigers operate as a fully remote organization! What’s paramount in our culture: 📣 Everything in public Slack channels. Putting everything in public Slack channels means everyone has a chance to learn and jump in and contribute. This accelerates the speed of the whole company, allowing them to respond faster and get things done faster. A DM culture slows down an organization by adding the time it takes for individuals to reply to private messages into the total time it takes to get things done. 👋 Structured onboarding (which sits on Tigerhall of course), including intentional social and culture building parts - like 121s for the sole purpose of getting to know each other, and TikTok-style videos from all employees on their personality and communication style. 🐯 We hire more experienced, independent, driven and ambitious people who love taking ownership of things and enjoy the autonomy. As opposed to the common start-up strategy of hiring malleable fresh grads and training them from scratch. Hiring these types of personalities also allows us to build a leadership style that’s transparent, empowering and built on a foundation of trust. #remotework #remoteculture 

🚀 Our CEO Nellie Wartoft got real with KnowTechie on how we're acing remote work 🚀 Curious about our hacks? Swipe over to Nellie's post for the inside scoop on open teamwork, building connections from afar, and embracing that ownership vibe. Remote game strong! 🔥 #RemoteWork #TigerhallTribe #FutureOfWork #SocialLearning #MicroLearning #Remote #Management #Culture #Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment