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We’re Fully Remote

In the beginning of 2021 thoughtbot made the decision to go fully remote. This blog highlights a bit more insight into the decision and the excitement we have for the path ahead.
Diana Bald
October 19, 2021
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- Process
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- Team
- Teams
- Culture
- Continuous Improvement
The Curse of Knowledge

Ever played Charades and acted out the perfect mime to ‘James Bond’, only to be met with blank stares? That moment when you wonder “Are my friends fools!?”, that’s the curse of knowledge.
Jared Turner
September 28, 2021
Pay the cost up front. Don't distribute it to others.

Our communication practices can be very disrupting. Remote work has taught me to be more considerate of how I communicate with others. We should treat other people’s time as we like ours to be treated.
German Velasco
October 2, 2020
- Communication
- Team
- Process
- Remote
Empathy Online

Tips for better communication, even when you’re not in person.
Edward Loveall
June 16, 2020
Working Together to Prioritize Your Product

How design, engineering, and product management work together to prioritize your product.
Miles Johnson
April 23, 2020
Don't Worry, There's a Method to the Meeting

Make meetings productive by treating them like coding functions.
Sean Doyle and Keiran King
April 17, 2020
Strategies for transitioning your technical team to remote work

Explore strategies for effective communication and collaboration while your team is transitioning to remote work.
Wil Hall
April 3, 2020
Slack Emoji for PR Reviews

Slack emoji can quickly communicate the state of PR reviews.
Keiran King
January 23, 2020
Slack Tips For Building Trust

Here are some tips that we use to ensure that our team is using Slack to improve efficiency while nurturing a culture of trust.
Ruti Wajnberg
October 23, 2019
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- Inclusion
The 90/10 Rule

Avoid siloing information by spending time communicating.
Josh Clayton
March 11, 2019
- Consulting
- Communication
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