Remote Workflow
Practical systems for distributed teams. No hype — just tested approaches for async communication, tooling, and team operations.
Latest articles
Async systems
The async-first communication stack we actually use
A walkthrough of the tools, rules, and lessons from building an async-first communication system across a distributed team.
Tool workflows
How to structure Slack so it doesn't become a second inbox
Channel naming conventions, notification rules, and the operational habits that keep Slack useful without it consuming your entire day.
Team operations
Running a weekly sync in 25 minutes (with a template)
A tested meeting format that replaces status updates with actual decisions — including the agenda template we use every week.
Team operations
Onboarding a new hire remotely: a 30-day checklist
A day-by-day framework for remote onboarding — from tooling access to first 1:1 to the milestones that signal someone is up to speed.
Tool workflows
Notion as a team wiki: setup guide for small teams
How to structure a Notion workspace so it's actually navigable — pages, databases, permissions, and what to skip.
Async systems
Time zone math: scheduling systems that don't burn people out
Overlap hours, rotating meeting times, and the tools that help — with real examples from a team spanning five time zones.
Personal productivity
The home office setup that actually matters (and the stuff that doesn't)
The 3-4 things that make a measurable difference to your remote work setup — and the gear you can safely ignore.
Team operations
Why your "remote culture" initiatives aren't working
An honest look at virtual happy hours, Donut bots, and what actually builds connection on distributed teams — shared work, not forced fun.