Problem: In remote work, team members can feel disconnected and unsure of each other's contributions.

Solution: Regularly share goals, updates, and progress openly so everyone feels connected and informed about each other's work.

Transparent operations build trust, enhance collaboration, and allow each team member to showcase their value.

Tools:

• Work in public. Encourage everyone to share their ideas as they develop, and don’t wait for perfection.
• Set and share clear goals KPIs and OKRs, and make sure everyone knows what they are.
• The progress of every project should be transparent.
• Regularly update project management tools and Single Source of Truth systems.
• Keep an organized, shared calendar.
• Maintain frequent communication, both asynchronous and synchronous Informal Communication Low-Context Communication
• Proactively share achievements, feedback, and questions publicly.
• Establish a regular cadence for showcasing work (e.g., weekly updates, quarterly OKRs)
• With the exception of salary meetings and reviews, make sure that everyone on the team knows they are invited to every meeting. Meetings should be open by default.
• Secrets and backchanneling aren’t useful in an organization where everyone is prepared to give candid feedback at any time.