Distributed FAQ: How to Transition to Remote Work
Five pointers to get you on the right path toward distributed-work success.More
To Improve Videoconference Calls, Choose the Right Gear for Your Home Office
Matt talks gear and home-office setup on The Information’s “Out of Office” series.More
Share Your Distributed Work Stories and Questions
As the world continues to react to the global pandemic, we want to hear from you about your work experiences. Share your stories or questions for Matt in the comments below, or you can send us a voice memo. Just use your voice memos app on your phone or computer to record your question, then…More
Matt Mullenweg with Sam Harris on Distributed Work’s Five Levels of Autonomy
On a recent episode of Sam Harris’s excellent Making Sense podcast, Matt shared insights for managers and companies who are currently exploring remote work for the first time. More
Distributed FAQ: Hiring
How to overcome the unique challenges of remote hiring when all you’ve known are in-person interviews.More
Vanessa Van Edwards on Navigating the Virtual Workplace in Stressful Times
The world has dramatically changed in just a few weeks. As companies around the world shift to remote work, how do we navigate this crisis? Distributed host Matt Mullenweg talks to Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Science of People, about how we communicate with our friends, family, and coworkers during a time when Zoom and Slack are our primary tools for understanding each other.More
Written Communication Tip: Assume Positive Intent
It’s not news that 90% of communication is non-verbal, and that nuance and subtlety are lost over written messages. Be conscious of this. With lots of our communication now written (when previously you might’ve popped over to someone’s desk) it’s good to head off the risks of such interaction with a wise interpretive principle through…More
How to Establish Routines in a Crisis
“The hardest barrier is distraction. Part of what makes this harder is there’s so much going on in the world. You have to create space for yourself.” — Matt Mullenweg, on Laurie Segall’s First Contact podcast, with recommendations on how to navigate working from home during challenging times. Read those tips here.More
What Homeschooling Children Can Teach You About Remote Work
Kids are already better at Zoom than the grown-ups. More
Remote Work Depends on Access to Information — and on Mutual Trust
How P2 changed the way we do remote work. More