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In this podcast episode, we spoke with Shelby Wolpa about the importance of a culture of documentation for remote teams. To roll it out successfully, she recommends that companies start building a culture of documentation early on and use AI tools to enhance documentation practices. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to create a strong communication scaffolding in their remote or hybrid team. What you'll find in this episode: 01:35 What is the relationship between remote teams, asynchronous work, and a culture of documentation? 02:41 Why is it important for remote teams to build a culture of documentation? 07:56 How do you overcome resistance when implementing a culture of documentation? 10:45 How different is it to implement a culture of documentation in established teams vs. new teams? 12:10 Is it easier to agree on one system where to document or keep more systems and build a search layer? 13:15 Who should be the main owner driving the culture of documentation? 14:48 How can teams start building the culture of documentation from scratch? 16:55 How do you get team leaders to start with the culture of documentation? 18:42 Is there a deeper shift in how we think about knowledge base tools? 22:50 How do you keep the knowledge base up-to-date? 24:27 How important is the quality of the toolstack for the documentation culture? 26:09 At what size should an early-stage startup or company implement a dedicated tool for documentation? 28:04 How will generative AI tools transform the way we capture and use knowledge and information? About the Into The Remote podcast: Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work. #remotework #futureofwork #futureofjobs #companyculture #aitools

In this episode, we interviewed Ryan Chartrand, former CEO of x-team and Future of Work pioneer, who shared his insights into the future of work and AI. He used the analogy of early 20th-century road constructors to explain the chaos and disruption that precedes every major innovation, as was the case with building a reliable road network. We also explored the role of AI and its impact on team leadership and business growth. This thought-provoking conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and business, as well as the future of work. What you'll find in this episode: 00:56 Why did you liken knowledge workers of 2023 to early 20th-century road constructors? 03:55 How are we navigating this chaos in the workplace? Are we succeeding? 06:54 What is your take on hybrid work? Is it a dead end or a path to follow? 10:25 Is the fully remote setup suitable for all companies? 15:57 How should we approach collaboration if we want to tackle the misconception that office equals collaboration? 18:57 How did you go about creating a culture of documentation at Xteam? 22:16 Do you think that the human element will be eliminated in the process of documentation? 24:26 How did you get people to document things? 28:06 How to leverage AI to search in the knowledge base. 30:59 What other use cases do you see for AI in remote work? 36:05 What AI tools do you use and how have they transformed how you work? 37:59 How do you feel about the feedback that you get from ChatGPT? 42:18 How do we build trust and social cohesion in the online environment? 51:54 What implication will the Apple Vision Pro headset have for the future of work? 54:54 What three books/talks influenced you most recently? The resources that Ryan recommends: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27220736-shoe-dog Into the Remote - The Remote People podcast :) - https://www.youtube.com/@heyremotepeople About the Into The Remote podcast: Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work. Connect with Remote People: Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST: https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote Visit the Remote People WEB: https://www.remotepeople.company/ Follow Remote People on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remote-people/ Follow Remote People on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/heyremotepeople Follow Remote People on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hey_remote_people/ #futureofwork #futureofjobs #remotework #aiwork #ai #collaboration #aitrends

Facilitation is one of the most crucial leadership skills that often goes unnoticed. However, exceptional leaders are facilitators who deliberately plan meetings and encourage collaboration in teams. They leverage team knowledge, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and creating an inclusive environment. In this episode, we had a conversation with Jakob Knutzen, the CEO of Butter, about the significance of facilitation as a primary leadership skill. He shared some tried-and-tested facilitation tactics and shed light on how their product assists facilitators worldwide. What you'll find in this episode: 03:11 What is facilitation? 04:51 Why should leaders consider becoming good facilitators? 07:34 What if a leader is not good at facilitation? 09:39 How can we learn to become better facilitators? 13:36 How can facilitators overcome initial fear? 16:03 Favorite facilitation techniques. 20:16 Should we have cameras on during workshops? 23:11 Range of tools that facilitators need. 25:00 Should we ditch or keep remote meetings? 26:26 What types of meetings in particular need a skilled facilitator? 29:19 Concrete tips on improving brainstorming sessions. 33:02 What are your favorite Butter features to keep the audience engaged? 35:31 How can users get the most out of templates in Butter? 36:57 Will facilitation become the skill of future leaders? 37:57 What are your three favorite books that have recently inspired you? Butter https://www.butter.us/ The books that Jakob recommends: Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52283963-the-mom-test The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48691943-the-great-ceo-within Pandoras Star by Peter F. Hamilton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45252.Pandora_s_Star About the Into The Remote podcast: Welcome to the “Into the Remote” podcast brought to you by Remote People. My name is Juraj and I’m the host of the show. Together with my colleague Andrej, we invite experts and business leaders to talk about new ways of working, discuss the best practices, and explore an exciting future of work. Connect with Remote People Visit the Into the Remote PODCAST: https://www.remotepeople.company/podcasts/into-the-remote Visit the Remote People WEB: https://www.remotepeople.company/ Follow Remote People on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remote-people/ Follow Remote People on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/heyremotepeople Follow Remote People on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hey_remote_people/ #facilitationskills #facilitation #meetings #remotemeetings #companyculture #companyculturematters #remoteteams #hybridteam #leadership #leadershipskills