13 - Managing Remote Teams (Hugo Messer)

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13 - Managing Remote Teams (Hugo Messer)

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49 minutes

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Nov 26, 2014

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Hugo Messer is the CEO of Bridge Global IT Staffing and the author of Managing Remote Teams. We discuss offshoring, nearshoring, cultures, scaling virtual teams and more. For more stories, visit www.collaborationsuperpowers.com.

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Nov 26, 2014

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Lisette Sutherland is interviewing people and companies doing great things... remotely! These interviews are packed with stories and tips for those whose business models depend upon successfully bridging distance to accomplish knowledge work.

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4 - Humanizing Remote Work (Pilar Orti): Pilar Orti runs the Virtual, Not Distant consulting firm in the UK. Her speciality is coaching virtual teams. In this interview we discuss humanizing the virtual office: how to bring spontaneity to your remote team and how to be creative virtually.... by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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21 - Engaging Remotely With Social Networks (Luis Suarez): Luis Suarez quit his job after 17 years. We discuss the importance of using social networks and blogging as ways to increase opportunities for oneself. We also discuss how to go almost email free! For more stories, visit . by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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23 - The Importance Of Trying Little Things To Drive Big Changes (Mario Lucero): Mario Lucero is an Agile Coach in Chile working with remote teams in the US. We talk about how important interaction, communication, good equipment and generosity are. He also tells us how it's the little things than can drive the biggest changes. For... by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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6 - Take a Virtual Tour of the Moon (NASA / SSERVI): Brian Day from NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute takes us on a tour of the Lunar Mapping and Modeling Portal - a program that allows anyone to take a virtual tour of the moon. For more stories, visit . by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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27 - Build Trust On Remote Teams Through Pair Collaboration: Tom Howlett is a Developer and Agile Coach at Lean Tomato in the UK. We discuss how pair programming helps build trust, camaraderie, and visibility on his remote team. We also discuss tools, personality, work-life integration, and Agile. For more... by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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13 - Managing Remote Teams (Hugo Messer): Hugo Messer is the CEO of Bridge Global IT Staffing and the author of Managing Remote Teams. We discuss offshoring, nearshoring, cultures, scaling virtual teams and more. For more stories, visit . by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
49 min listen
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14 - Remote Technical Support (Laura Rooke): Laura Rooke is one of the best remote technical support gurus you could ever hope to have on your team. She started her career in remote working so she could be a stay-at-home Mom. She has a great story and even better tips! For more stories, visit... by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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41 - The Power Of Team Agreements With Alexandre Pellaes: Alexandre Pellaes is a People Management Consultant in São Paulo Brazil. We discuss cultural differences and the importance of team agreements. For more stories, visit . by The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
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13 - Managing Remote Teams (Hugo Messer)

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