Coaching Remote Collaboration
Episode description
In this episode, Christian Idiodi and fellow SVPG partner, Lea Hickman, discuss remote collaboration. They deconstruct the challenges remote work poses and actionable advice for overcoming them.
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Today’s discussion unpacks:
Why remote collaboration is hard
Common anti-patterns within remote teams
The value of debate
Why you should turn “self-view” off on video calls
How to prioritize proximity between teams
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References:
Discovery When Working Remotely by Marty Cagan: https://www.svpg.com/discovery-when-working-remotely/
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Where to find SVPG:
SVPG’s newest book, TRANSFORMED: https://www.svpg.com/books/transformed-moving-to-the-product-operating-model/
Other books: https://www.svpg.com/books/
Articles: https://www.svpg.com/articles/
Workshops: https://www.svpg.com/
Videos: https://www.svpg.com/videos/
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/
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Where to find Lea Hickman:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahickman/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(00:36) The advantages of co-location
(04:03) Remote vs in-person tradeoffs
(06:33) How to prioritize proximity between teams
(10:22) The trap of false trust when working remotely
(12:14) The problem with collaborating over artifacts
(14:48) What collaboration really means
(16:59) The best collaboration tool
(19:54) The “always on” technique
(25:39) The value of debate within teams
(29:04) Collaborating across roles and functions
(33:02) The relationship between team structure, accountability, and blame games
(35:29) Incentivizing collaboration between leaders
(38:38) Outro
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Disclaimer:
While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/
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Production:
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