My first career was in broadcasting, specifically radio & TV. I remember that when the staff of my radio station was starting to get sick of a hit song, the average listener was just starting to get familiar with it. We knew it took WAY more repetitions of a hit song for the listeners to be sick of it...so when the staff started to push back, we doubled down on the rotation. The same holds in communicating with your team: once you're starting to be sick of repeating an important message, the average team member has only heard the message a few times. You have to over-communicate MUCH more than you think you do. Repetition matters. In fact, it's critical to ensure that all the key people hear your message!

Leading a remote team requires clear, consistent, and structured communication. Start by using the right tools—Slack or Microsoft Teams for instant messaging, Zoom for meetings, and project management platforms like Trello or Asana. Set expectations for availability, response times, and meeting schedules to avoid confusion. Encourage regular check-ins and feedback sessions to maintain alignment. Foster an open and inclusive culture where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas. Finally, use a mix of written, visual, and verbal communication to ensure clarity.

1. Establish Clear Communication Norms • Define preferred communication channels (e.g., Slack, Zoom, email). • Set expectations for response times. • Encourage concise and structured communication. 2. Use the Right Tools • Slack/MS Teams, Zoom/Google Meet, Notion/Confluence, Asana/Trello. 3. Implement Regular Check-ins • Weekly stand-up meetings to keep everyone aligned. • One-on-one meetings to address individual concerns and feedback. 4. Encourage Asynchronous Communication • Use shared documents for collaboration instead of lengthy email threads. 5. Foster a Transparent and Inclusive Culture • Keep key decisions documented and accessible to everyone. • Promote an open-door policy. • Recognize achievements.

If you are AGILE, then it should not be an issue... AGILE methodology (real one) make everyone's work transparent and communication effective - Daily stand-up (even remote one) goal is to know what everyone is doing and identify pain points and who can help on them (it's also a way to keep contact and avoid tunnel effect) => Teams - S.P.M. (Sprint Planning Meetings) goal is to plan the next run (ideally 2 or 4 weeks) => JIRA - Retrospective meeting goal is here to collect feedback on all aspects (what was good to keep, what needs to be improved, etc...) and not only on "technical" side of the job. => Confluence I've added 1 more weekly meeting (30 min every Friday) where we can chill and play collective online games (for those who want to)

At RevEng Consulting, hyper-communication is a state of being—we never assume everyone is aligned, so we constantly ask the question; "Are we aligned?" We stay effective as a remote-first company by: • Keeping messages clear and to the point. • Using async tools like Slack for quick updates and video calls for collaboration. • Setting clear expectations for response times and decisions. • Encouraging open communication while respecting focus time. • Running structured meetings with pre-shared agendas and action items. • Sharing regular updates to keep everyone aligned.