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Communication Norms Every Remote Team Should Set

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Communication Norms Every Remote Team Should Set

Agree on channels, response times, and meeting rules so everyone knows how to work together.

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Communication Norms Every Remote Team Should Set
Communication Norms Every Remote Team Should Set

Key Takeaways

  • Write down how your team communicates.

  • Set response-time expectations by channel.

  • Default to written updates.

What To Define

  1. Channels: chat, email, video, and task comments.

  2. Response times: for urgent and non-urgent messages.

  3. Meeting rules: agendas, notes, and recordings.

  4. Working hours: including time zones.

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