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  1. 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
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  2. Empathy Online

    Tips for better communication, even when you’re not in person.

    Edward Loveall
    June 16, 2020
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  3. Working Together to Prioritize Your Product

    How design, engineering, and product management work together to prioritize your product.

    Miles Johnson
    April 23, 2020
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  4. 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
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  5. 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
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  6. Slack Emoji for PR Reviews

    Slack emoji can quickly communicate the state of PR reviews.

    Keiran King
    January 23, 2020
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  7. 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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  8. The 90/10 Rule

    Avoid siloing information by spending time communicating.

    Josh Clayton
    March 11, 2019
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