The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
Stories of remote teams doing great things.
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356 - The Diplomat of Distributed Work with Wayne Turmel
05/05/2025
356 - The Diplomat of Distributed Work with Wayne Turmel
How do organizations create effective systems for remote work while maintaining strong connections? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and co-author of The Long-Distance Leader and The Long-Distance Teammate, shares his decades of experience helping teams communicate, connect, and thrive in dispersed workplaces. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Head of Remote as a Diplomat: Wayne describes the Head of Remote as an "air traffic controller" and "high-level diplomat," balancing operational infrastructure and HR to ensure work flows effectively. - Essential Skills: Learn why building relationships, mastering negotiation, and giving visibility into metrics are critical for success in this role. - Visibility and Connection: Discover Wayne’s advice on being the organization’s "antennae" for remote work, staying connected to team needs and external trends. - Practical Steps: Hear why talking to as many people as possible, especially in person when feasible, is key to building a robust remote work culture. 🎧 Tune in for practical advice, thoughtful insights, and strategies to elevate your role in a remote-first world. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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354 - The Energy Behind Remote Work Success with Chris Dyer
04/29/2025
354 - The Energy Behind Remote Work Success with Chris Dyer
What does it take to create a thriving remote work culture? Chris Dyer, bestselling author, speaker, and company culture expert, shares his wealth of experience in transforming organizations through exceptional leadership and innovative practices. With his signature 7 Pillar Strategy, Chris has helped countless companies unlock productivity, performance, and profits while fostering exceptional workplace cultures. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Role of a Head of Remote: Chris describes the Head of Remote as the "energy and spiritual guide" for being remote. They establish the rules, guardrails, and culture that enable teams to thrive. - Essential Practices: Explore why remote leaders need expertise in agile, lean, and asynchronous communication to succeed. - Training and Listening: Hear Chris’s advice for new Heads of Remote, including the importance of listening deeply, talking to everyone, and using appreciative inquiry to uncover insights. - Building Meeting Culture: Discover how to create a meeting culture that enhances connection and collaboration in distributed teams. 🎧 Tune in to gain actionable tips from Chris’s decades of experience, and learn how to become a leader who inspires lasting cultural transformation in your organization. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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353 - Craft the Future of Work with Jo Barnett
04/07/2025
353 - Craft the Future of Work with Jo Barnett
How does one build a workplace that balances culture, efficiency, and innovation in a remote-first world? Meet Joanne Barnett, a trailblazer in Future of Work strategies, as she shares her experiences driving exceptional culture, employee experience, and operational excellence in remote-first businesses. With her award-winning expertise, Joanne has helped organizations design sustainable, people-centric workplaces that thrive in today’s distributed environment. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - What is a Head of Remote? Joanne breaks down the various components of this evolving role and its potential to sit within HR, Operations, or a hybrid of the two. - Building the Business Case: Learn why companies benefit from dedicated leadership for their remote work strategies and the specific responsibilities the role entails. - Overcoming Challenges: Explore how Joanne aligns stakeholders, handles resistance to remote work, and ensures team collaboration and connection. - Tools and Skills for Success: Discover the essential tools, skills, and mindset needed to thrive as a Head of Remote, and how to navigate the first 90 days in the role. - Face-to-Face Matters: Joanne shares her approach to balancing remote and in-person interactions to create deeper team connections. 🎧 Tune in to hear Joanne’s practical advice on championing remote work, aligning individual and company goals, and paving the way for the future of work. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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352 - From Engineering to Empowering Flexible Work with Grayson Harris
03/24/2025
352 - From Engineering to Empowering Flexible Work with Grayson Harris
What happens when a traditional industry embraces modern work practices? Join Grayson Harris, Flexible Work and Engagement Partner, as he shares his journey from designing wind and solar farms to pioneering flexible work strategies in his company. Inspired by his own experiences as a digital nomad, Grayson transitioned into a Head of Remote role, bringing fresh ideas and structured approaches to drive engagement and productivity in a hybrid workplace. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - Crafting the Role: How Grayson spent two years upskilling, creating internal committees, and pitching his vision to make the Head of Remote role a reality in his company. - Flexible Work in Action: Discover the methods Grayson uses to improve team connections, streamline documentation, and foster transparency. - Data-Driven Decisions: Learn how pulse surveys, stakeholder interviews, and flexible work assessments inform actionable changes. - The Power of Methodical Change: Why Grayson prioritizes small, incremental improvements to build a sustainable and engaged workplace culture. - Rebranding Remote Work: Shifting from "remote work" to "flexible work" to create a more inclusive and empowering approach for all employees. 🎧 Tune in to hear Grayson’s innovative strategies for championing flexibility in a traditional industry and actionable insights you can apply to your own organization. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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351 - Remote Work Advocacy and Visible Teamwork with Rowena Hennigan
03/10/2025
351 - Remote Work Advocacy and Visible Teamwork with Rowena Hennigan
How do you lead a fully remote team while championing work-life integration and visible teamwork? Rowena Hennigan, Head of Remote at Nosana.io and founder of RoRemote, shares her journey as a remote work advocate, educator, and changemaker. With over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for the socioeconomic benefits of remote work, Rowena reveals how she helps organizations create impactful offsites, foster team cohesion, and model flexibility in action. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - Offsites with Impact: Why regular in-person gatherings are critical for remote team success and how to maximize their value. - Visible Teamwork: Learn Rowena’s strategies for making collaboration and achievements visible across distributed teams. - The Power of Change Makers: How to inspire change within organizations by leading with care, best practices, and genuine connection. - Team Agreements and Meeting Etiquette: Practical advice on setting standards that improve communication and streamline collaboration. - The Human Side of Remote Leadership: Rowena’s focus on well-being and work-life integration as a cornerstone of effective remote leadership. 🎧 Tune in to hear Rowena’s journey, her passion for remote work’s potential, and actionable steps to enhance connection and cohesion in your remote team. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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350 - Scale People, Connection, and Culture in Remote-First Companies with Nadia Vatalidis
02/24/2025
350 - Scale People, Connection, and Culture in Remote-First Companies with Nadia Vatalidis
How do you build thriving teams and create intentional connections in a rapidly scaling remote-first environment? Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director of Talent Acquisition at Camunda and former VP of People at Remote.com, takes us behind the scenes of scaling teams from 70 to over 1,000 employees while maintaining culture, connection, and operational excellence. Her insights shine a light on the evolving role of Heads of Remote and how intentionality can transform distributed workplaces. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Evolving Role of the HOR: Is there room for both Heads of Remote and Operations? Nadia breaks down the essential responsibilities of the role and why remote-first must be integrated into the operations model. - First 90 Days as HOR: Why identifying the top priority and aligning stakeholders is critical for setting the foundation of success. - Practical Tool Use: Use tools for their intended purposes—Slack is for communication, not information storage. Nadia shares her perspective on the importance of fast documentation over perfection. - Creating Connection and Inclusion: How Remote.com evolved bonding time and social initiatives to build highly engaged, inclusive teams across diverse cultures. - Strategic Onboarding: Why onboarding must align with the tools employees will actually use and how this creates a self-enabled culture for success. 🎧 Tune in to hear Nadia’s expertise on scaling teams, creating connection, and implementing a remote-first strategy that works for your organization. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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349 - Lead with Product Excellence and a Remote-First Mindset with Valentina Thörner
02/10/2025
349 - Lead with Product Excellence and a Remote-First Mindset with Valentina Thörner
What does it take to drive organizational success as a Head of Product Excellence in a flexible-first environment? Valentina Thörner shares how she navigates the intersection of HR, operations, and leadership to optimize processes, empower teams, and create a culture of seamless collaboration at SCALAR. Her unique approach to remote work combines strategic insight with a human touch, offering invaluable advice for leaders and organizations embracing the future of work. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Remote-First Mindset: Why leadership buy-in is essential for success and how a flexible-first strategy requires deliberate change management. - Empowering Through Processes: How Valentina's team reduces friction and empowers product managers by optimizing workflows and developing clear operational strategies. - The Role of Authority and Influence: Why HORs must have authority to drive change effectively and how to navigate resistance with empathy and clarity. - Training Teams for Self-Sufficiency: The importance of teaching employees to find and use information independently. - Leadership Tips: How being outgoing, embracing your quirks, and recognizing patterns can enhance collaboration and build stronger connections in remote teams. 🎧 Tune in to hear Valentina’s journey, learn about innovation through product excellence, and gain practical tips for leading in remote and hybrid environments. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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348 - Create Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Teams with Kenneth Hellem
01/27/2025
348 - Create Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Teams with Kenneth Hellem
How do you build a thriving remote workforce while maintaining a culture of engagement, well-being, and continuous learning? Kenneth Hellem, Chief People Officer at Ultimate Beauty, reveals his approach to leading a fully remote, people-first organization. Kenneth’s work sits at the intersection of operations and people management, and his insights offer practical advice for anyone looking to create happier and more productive remote teams. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Role of Head of Remote: Why the position varies by company and how it bridges operations and people management. - Driving Change with Empathy: Kenneth’s experimental approach to implementing remote best practices in communication, tools, and culture—while respecting organizational capacity for change. - Tracking Sentiment and Well-Being: The importance of listening to employee feedback and using sentiment tracking to gauge engagement and satisfaction. - Continuous Development: How to ensure remote employees are developing the skills they need to succeed and thrive in their roles. - Balancing Async and Sync Work: Tips for defining communication norms that enhance efficiency and connection. If you’re navigating the challenges of remote work leadership, this episode offers actionable strategies and inspiration for creating a flexible-first workplace that prioritizes people and performance. 🎧 Tune in to hear Kenneth’s journey, learn how Ultimate Beauty builds a people-first remote culture, and gain actionable strategies for making remote employees happier, healthier, and more engaged. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-guide/ 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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347 - Build a Remote-First Legacy with Chase Warrington
01/20/2025
347 - Build a Remote-First Legacy with Chase Warrington
What does it take to lead a remote-first organization with 100+ professionals across 35 countries? In this episode, Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist (the creators of Todoist and Twist), shares how he has helped shape a fully remote company that serves over 40 million customers in 19 languages. From building operational infrastructure to fostering a culture of transparency, Chase provides actionable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of flexible-first work. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Evolving Role of the Head of Remote: Learn how this role adapts based on a company’s stage of growth and what Chase prioritized when he joined Doist. - Building the Foundations: Chase shares his approach to tools, handbooks, in-person meetups, and connecting team members across time zones. - Transparency in Communication: Why Doist makes information public by default and how this fosters trust and collaboration within a global workforce. - Operational Excellence: As an internal consultant, Chase collaborates with multiple teams to optimize onboarding, compensation, tooling, and processes. - The Soft Skills of Leadership: Receptiveness to feedback, the ability to push forward confidently, and caring deeply about people are the cornerstones of success in this role. 💡 Whether you’re leading a fully distributed team or exploring remote-first practices, this conversation with Chase highlights how strategic operations and a human-first approach can transform an organization. Tune in to hear Chase’s journey, learn how Doist thrives as a remote-first company, and gain inspiration for your own workplace flexibility initiatives. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-guide/ 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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346 - Build a Results-Driven Remote Culture with Dajana Berisavlijević Đakonović
01/20/2025
346 - Build a Results-Driven Remote Culture with Dajana Berisavlijević Đakonović
How do you scale a remote-first company across 40+ countries while maintaining a results-driven, people-focused culture? In this episode, we dive deep with Dajana Berisavljević Đakonović, the Head of People at Toggl. With over eight years of People Ops experience, Dajana shares the lessons from Toggl’s journey—from growing a fully distributed team to 130+ people to streamlining operations and prioritizing clarity, accountability, and well-being. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - "Relevant Info Lives in Relevant Places": Why documentation is essential and how Toggl ensures it stays organized and accessible. - Managing the Tool Stack: How Toggl tracks and evaluates its tools with an open database and biannual cleanups to avoid tool fatigue. - Results & Accountability First: Learn about Toggl’s unique approach to remote work, emphasizing self-discipline and written communication. - Creating Clarity and Authority: Dajana discusses why having the authority to enforce policies and standards is crucial for remote team alignment. 💡 Whether you’re a Head of Remote, in People Ops, or a leader navigating remote work challenges, Dajana’s no-fluff approach offers actionable strategies for building a transparent and effective remote culture. Listen now to discover how Toggl champions asynchronous collaboration, simplifies complexity, and ensures team engagement—without sacrificing results. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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345 - The Future of Work Starts Here: Exploring the Head of Remote Role
01/20/2025
345 - The Future of Work Starts Here: Exploring the Head of Remote Role
Welcome to the first episode of the Head of Remote podcast! In this series, we’ll explore one of the most transformative roles in the modern workplace: the Head of Remote. Remote work is more than a trend—it’s a permanent shift in how we collaborate and connect. But to make it work, organizations need dedicated leadership to guide the cultural, operational, and behavioral changes that come with flexibility. That’s where the Head of Remote comes in. In this episode, host Lisette Sutherland sets the stage for what’s to come, diving into the purpose of this series and why the Head of Remote role is crucial for thriving in a flexible-first world. You’ll hear insights from remote work pioneers like Nadia Vatalidis, Kenneth Hellem, and Laurel Farrer, who share their definitions of the role, key responsibilities, and the essential skills required for success. Tune in to kick off this journey and discover why the future of work starts here. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-guide/ 👉 Listen to the full podcast series:
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343 - From The Archives: What Does Your Virtual Office Look Like?
04/01/2024
343 - From The Archives: What Does Your Virtual Office Look Like?
Understanding what we need to be productive isn't just about optimizing output; it's about crafting a lifestyle that aligns with our values and interests. By identifying the specific conditions under which we thrive—be it the silence of an early morning, the dynamic buzz of a café, or the structured environment of an office—we can achieve our best work and live our best lives. This self-knowledge is a foundation for building routines, choosing workspaces, and selecting tools that resonate with our personal and professional goals. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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342 - From The Archives: A 2021 Conversation With Darren Murph
03/19/2024
342 - From The Archives: A 2021 Conversation With Darren Murph
In this episode, we're returning to our conversation with Darren Murph, the Head of Remote at GitLab, originally recorded in July 2021. As we navigate the shifting landscapes of remote work in March 2024, Darren's insights on fostering company culture from a distance have only become more salient. This revisit highlights Darren's valuable strategies for cultivating a strong, unified company culture in remote settings and reflects on how these approaches have stood the test of time. Tune in to rediscover Darren's expert advice and explore how his wisdom continues to guide teams towards embracing and embodying their culture, no matter where they are. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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284 - Agile Retrospectives 2.0 with Esther Derby, Diana Larsen & David Horowitz
03/05/2024
284 - Agile Retrospectives 2.0 with Esther Derby, Diana Larsen & David Horowitz
In this episode of the Collaboration Superpowers podcast, we hosted esteemed guests David Horowitz, Esther Derby, and Diana Larsen. The conversation dived into the essence of conducting a successful remote agile retrospective, highlighting the importance of clear goals, structured feedback, and the engagement of all team members. Our guests shared common pitfalls in organizing retrospectives, such as lack of preparation and inadequate follow-up on action items. They reflected on their journey of writing and updating their seminal book on agile retrospectives, noting the adjustments made in the second edition to address changes in the agile landscape and incorporate new learnings. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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341 - Together by Design: The Strategy of Intentional Team Agreements
02/19/2024
341 - Together by Design: The Strategy of Intentional Team Agreements
In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of intentional teamwork in remote and hybrid environments. We discuss how deliberate collaboration, clear communication, and a shared vision can create a cohesive, productive team. Learn how teams that collaborate with purpose and strategy can overcome the challenges of distance, utilize diverse strengths, and achieve extraordinary results. Listen in to discover how intentional collaboration can become your team's ultimate superpower in today's ever-changing work landscape. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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340 - From The Archives: A 2017 Conversation With Dom Price
02/05/2024
340 - From The Archives: A 2017 Conversation With Dom Price
DOM PRICE is the head of R&D and work futurist at Atlassian. Originally from Manchester, now living in Sydney, Australia, Dom spends half his time on the road between the US, Europe, and Australia. We discuss what Atlassian struggles with and how they share and scale knowledge throughout their organization. We also discuss how they manage communication with teams having different backgrounds, cultures. and rituals – and what they do when conflict arises. Dom's LinkedIn: For more, visit .
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339 - Tips to Simulate Overhearing Online
01/22/2024
339 - Tips to Simulate Overhearing Online
In a traditional office, overhearing incidental conversations can lead to serendipitous learning and fast problem-solving. But how can we simulate this beneficial aspect of office culture in an online environment? Here are actionable tips to help you recreate the magic of overhearing, even when your team is spread across different locations. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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338 - A Guide to Balanced Remote Work
01/12/2024
338 - A Guide to Balanced Remote Work
Overworking can stem from various factors, including the desire to accommodate different time zones or the absence of physical cues signaling the end of the workday. This constant “on” mode can lead to burnout and decreased productivity. Recognizing the signs and implementing strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance is essential. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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337 - Powerful Phrases For Workplace Conflict
12/11/2023
337 - Powerful Phrases For Workplace Conflict
Karin Hurt and David Dye are CEO and President of Let's Grow Leaders and are known for their practical tools and leadership development programs. They are about to release their newest book, Powerful Phrases For Dealing With Workplace Conflict, which aims to help employees and managers create better communication practices. This all leads to building meaningful relationships so that we can get work done - and even enjoy doing it. In this interview, we discuss what they learned from their extensive workplace conflict survey and the four dimensions of constructive conflict, and we learn a few phrases that can make a difference immediately. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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336 - Hybrid PI Planning Across Time Zones
11/20/2023
336 - Hybrid PI Planning Across Time Zones
STEFAN ROLOFF is an Agile Coach who plans and facilitates hybrid PI Planning sessions across multiple time zones. In this interview, we delve into the complex landscape of Scaled Agile and Program Increment (PI) Planning. Stefan shares his insights on synchronizing agile teams globally, outlining actionable steps for overcoming time-zone barriers and fostering effective collaboration. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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335 - Unmuted Voices: Redefining Global Remote Communication
11/06/2023
335 - Unmuted Voices: Redefining Global Remote Communication
HEATHER HANSEN is a true trailblazer in global communication and an unwavering advocate for amplifying diverse voices. Heather's resounding stand against language-related biases in international teams has garnered her a prominent position as a sought-after consultant for some of the world's largest companies. With her thought-provoking 2018 TEDx talk, "2 Billion Voices: How to speak bad English Perfectly," Heather unravels the unspoken influences of language, accent, and eloquence on our perceptions. Today, we dive into her vision of creating "Unmuted" workplaces, where inclusivity, innovation, and open communication thrive in an ever-evolving landscape of remote work and dispersed teams. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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334 - Building Collaborative Remote Workspaces
10/23/2023
334 - Building Collaborative Remote Workspaces
ADAM RIGGS is the CEO and Found of Frameable, building products to help the digital collaboration experience in MS Teams. Before Frameable, Adam was a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the Treasury Dept. and a subject matter expert at the State Dept. on various open data and knowledge management challenges. Adam shares his best practices and tools for the remote and hybrid workforce in this interview. We cover multiple topics, including the return to office mandates, building a great company culture, and tools for remote and hybrid teams. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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333 - Reimagine Performance Management For Hybrid Work
10/09/2023
333 - Reimagine Performance Management For Hybrid Work
PROJJAL GHATAK is the CEO and co-founder of OnLoop, a platform reshaping the performance management landscape and introducing the concept of Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to transform how hybrid teams are evaluated and nurtured at their core. In this interview, we delve into the critical components of effective performance feedback, explore what leaders can do to better coach individuals on their teams, and discover how to cultivate habits around essential feedback topics. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit
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332 - Relationship Building Through Personal User Manuals
09/25/2023
332 - Relationship Building Through Personal User Manuals
ANDREA "DEA" WOODARD is a business consultant and facilitator specializing in remote and hybrid leadership. She is also passionate about personal user manuals. In this interview, we dive into how to use personal user manuals, the downsides, what it means to be more ourselves at work, and how to start building your own manual. For more information, visit . For more podcasts, visit .
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331 - The Future of Distributed Agile is Async
09/11/2023
331 - The Future of Distributed Agile is Async
SUMEET GAYATHRI MOGHE is a product manager, a future of remote strategist, and the author of the Async-First Playbook: Remote Collaboration Techniques for Agile Software Teams. In this interview, we discuss what problems asynchronous work solves, why it's challenging and worth it, and where teams can begin. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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330 - A Future Defined By Flexibility
08/28/2023
330 - A Future Defined By Flexibility
In this interview, we sit down with SOPHIE WADE, an esteemed work futurist and the founder of FlexCel. With a mission to establish "digitally integrated and responsive sustainable work environments," her company offers advisory services and transformative workshops. As the author of Empathy Works, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our discussion. We delve into the fascinating realm of the future of work, exploring the essentiality of flexibility and the transformative journey that lies ahead. We also uncover key focus areas for leaders as they navigate this transition into a future defined by flexibility. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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329 - Measuring Collaborative Performance
08/14/2023
329 - Measuring Collaborative Performance
PETER SMIT is a global thought leader in collaboration with 35 years of global experience across multiple industry sectors. He is also the Founder & CEO of Collabogence Inc. This analytics startup combines workplace analytics with people analytics to provide insights into the impact of workplace changes on the effectiveness and productivity of people. He was interviewed on the CS podcast in September 2017 to discuss measuring collaborative performance. But now, we've had the pandemic! And Peter has measured 50K people and over one billion interactions. He returns to the podcast to discuss what the data can tell us about collaboration on remote, in-person, and hybrid teams. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit .
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328 - Cultural Intelligence for Remote Professionals
07/31/2023
328 - Cultural Intelligence for Remote Professionals
DAVID SMITH is a digital workplace consultant focused on helping teams develop virtual fluency and cultural intelligence. In this interview, we discuss how to know what we don't know, how different cultures learn, and how to develop a learning culture within your organization. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit
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327 - Get Work Done Without Meetings
07/17/2023
327 - Get Work Done Without Meetings
ADAM NATHAN is the CEO of Almanac, where remote teams write, approve, and organize documents. Almanac aims to help teams cut meetings and messages by 80%! This interview discusses structured documentation, asynchronous workflows, living handbooks, and the Modern Work Method . For more, visit .
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326 - Asynchronous Decision-Making
07/03/2023
326 - Asynchronous Decision-Making
ELISA REGGIARDO is a Partner Marketing at Slite, a modern knowledge base that helps teams escape the chaos of information overload. In this interview, we talk about information management & asynchronous decision-making. For more information on remote teams doing great things, visit
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