Wide Teams http://www.wideteams.com The blog for geographically dispersed organizations Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The podcast for geographically dispersed organizations and remote workers Avdi Grimm clean Avdi Grimm contact@wideteams.com contact@wideteams.com (Avdi Grimm) Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Weekly podcast about distributed teams and remote work business, remote, teams, distributed, software, development, collaboration, telework, telecommuting Wide Teams http://wideteams.com/images/freedom-144x144.jpg http://www.wideteams.com Episode #82: Interview with Amos King http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/EVRV3ngb9c4/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/22/episode-82-interview-with-amos-king/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:11 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1129 In this episode, Amos King, talks about his experiences working remotely and gives a pretty cool background noise resource for those lonely times.

Show Notes:

Amos King (twitter github blog)

00:39 – Amos King Introduction

01:43 – Commute

03:02 – Asynchronous Communication

04:44 – Backgound Noise

06:25 – Companies & Promoting Remote Work

08:16 – Transitioning into working remotely

  • Building a profile
  • Advancing yourself
  • Moving around
  • Pomodoro!

13:18 – Amos’ Office

16:21 – Having spare time

  • Improved Meetups
  • Giving back to the community

17:47 – This Agile Life Podcast

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/22/episode-82-interview-with-amos-king/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Amos King, talks about his experiences working remotely and gives a pretty cool background noise resource for those lonely times. Show Notes: Amos King (twitter github blog) - 00:39 - Amos King Introduction - 01:43 - Commute In this episode, Amos King, talks about his experiences working remotely and gives a pretty cool background noise resource for those lonely times. Show Notes: Amos King (twitter github blog) 00:39 - Amos King Introduction 01:43 - Commute 03:02 - Asynchronous Communication 04:44 - Backgound Noise 06:25 - Companies & Promoting Remote Work 08:16 - Transitioning into working remotely 13:18 - Amos’ Office 16:21 - Having spare time 17:47 - This Agile Life Podcast Avdi Grimm clean 20:31 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/22/episode-82-interview-with-amos-king/ Episode #81: Interview with J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur of Screenhero http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/m5G4Gm1nwGc/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/08/episode-81-interview-with-j-sherwani-and-vishal-kapur-of-screenher/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:56 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1122 In this episode, J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur talk about Screenhero: a new and convenient collaborative screen sharing application. 

Show Notes:

J Sherwani (twitter linkedin)

Vishal Kapur (twitter github linkedin)

01:01 – J Sherwani Introduction

01:35 – Vishal Kapur Introduction

02:17 – Screenhero

02:43 – Presentation Tools vs Collaboration Tools

  • Mouse Cursor
  • Speed

05:10 – Proxying

05:54 – Inventing Screenhero

08:15 – The Screenhero Team

  • Collocated at the moment

09:48 – Use Cases

  • Developers
  • Designers
  • Families

12:49 – Proxying Desktop Audio

13:41 – Feature Requests

  • Voice Chat Integration
  • Multi-Party Collaboration
  • Cross-Platform Support
  • Web Client

15:34 – In The Works/Improving Screenhero

  • Quality and Performance Updates
  • Speed Updates
  • Inspired by Dropbox
  • International Keyboard Support

18:33 – Using Screenhero while Collocated

20:31 – Mobile to Mobile App

23:26 – Work for Screenhero!

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/08/episode-81-interview-with-j-sherwani-and-vishal-kapur-of-screenher/feed/ 0 Interviews,podcast,remote collaboration,tools In this episode, J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur talk about Screenhero: a new and convenient collaborative screen sharing application.  Show Notes: J Sherwani (twitter linkedin) Vishal Kapur (twitter github linkedin) - In this episode, J Sherwani and Vishal Kapur talk about Screenhero: a new and convenient collaborative screen sharing application.  Show Notes: J Sherwani (twitter linkedin) Vishal Kapur (twitter github linkedin) 01:01 - J Sherwani Introduction 01:35 - Vishal Kapur Introduction 02:17 - Screenhero 02:43 - Presentation Tools vs Collaboration Tools 05:10 - Proxying 05:54 - Inventing Screenhero 08:15 - The Screenhero Team 09:48 - Use Cases 12:49 - Proxying Desktop Audio 13:41 - Feature Requests 15:34 - In The Works/Improving Screenhero 18:33 - Using Screenhero while Collocated 20:31 - Mobile to Mobile App 23:26 - Work for Screenhero! Avdi Grimm clean 25:59 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/08/episode-81-interview-with-j-sherwani-and-vishal-kapur-of-screenher/ Episode #80: Interview with Ernie Miller of LivingSocial http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/FrvTBIsGjY4/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/01/episode-80-interview-with-ernie-miller-of-livingsocial/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:18 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1116 In this episode, Ernie Miller of LivingSocial, talks about his transition into managing a dispersed team, “Optimizing for Happiness”, and dealing with distraction.

Show Notes:

Ernie Miller (twitter github blog)

00:41 – Ernie Miller Introduction

01:07 – Transition to leading a dispersed team

02:25 – Remote Working Days

03:31 – “Optimizing for Happiness”

06:52 – Dealing with Recruiters

09:26 – Considering Remote Work

  • Productivity

12:02 – Dealing with Distraction

  • Conditioning your coworkers

15:25 – Remote Meetings

  • Eliminating distraction

16:51 – Ernie’s Remote Team

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/01/episode-80-interview-with-ernie-miller-of-livingsocial/feed/ 1 dispersed teams,distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Ernie Miller of LivingSocial, talks about his transition into managing a dispersed team, "Optimizing for Happiness", and dealing with distraction. Show Notes: - Ernie Miller (twitter github blog) - In this episode, Ernie Miller of LivingSocial, talks about his transition into managing a dispersed team, "Optimizing for Happiness", and dealing with distraction. Show Notes: Ernie Miller (twitter github blog) 00:41 - Ernie Miller Introduction 01:07 - Transition to leading a dispersed team 02:25 - Remote Working Days 03:31 - “Optimizing for Happiness” 06:52 - Dealing with Recruiters 09:26 - Considering Remote Work 12:02 - Dealing with Distraction 15:25 - Remote Meetings 16:51 - Ernie’s Remote Team Avdi Grimm clean 22:18 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/05/01/episode-80-interview-with-ernie-miller-of-livingsocial/ Episode #79: Interview with Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/QlAHdpmIrjw/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/24/episode-79-interview-with-nick-adams-of-hudl-and-remotejobs-co/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:00:54 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1110 In this episode, Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co, talks about living and working in Rochester, New York, and starting a remote jobs board for companies dedicated to specifically hiring remote workers and people specifically looking to be them.

Show Notes:

Nick Adams (twitter github blog)

00:37 – Nick Adams Introduction

01:35 – Hudl as a Distributed Team

02:02 – Nick’s history with remote work

  • Web design and consulting

04:29 – Tools

07:46 – Challenges of working remotely

09:08 – Making Hudl a dispersed team

  • Talent

09:42 – Living in Rochester, New York

13:21 – remotejobs.co

  • “No bait and switching”

19:39 – Advice for companies looking to hire remote workers

  • “Here’s how we work”

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/24/episode-79-interview-with-nick-adams-of-hudl-and-remotejobs-co/feed/ 1 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co, talks about living and working in Rochester, New York, and starting a remote jobs board for companies dedicated to specifically hiring remote workers and people specifically looking to be them. In this episode, Nick Adams of Hudl and remotejobs.co, talks about living and working in Rochester, New York, and starting a remote jobs board for companies dedicated to specifically hiring remote workers and people specifically looking to be them. Show Notes: Nick Adams (twitter github blog) 00:37 - Nick Adams Introduction 01:35 - Hudl as a Distributed Team 02:02 - Nick’s history with remote work 04:29 - Tools 07:46 - Challenges of working remotely 09:08 - Making Hudl a dispersed team 09:42 - Living in Rochester, New York 13:21 - remotejobs.co 19:39 - Advice for companies looking to hire remote workers Avdi Grimm clean 23:27 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/24/episode-79-interview-with-nick-adams-of-hudl-and-remotejobs-co/ Episode #78: Interview with Jonathan Mason of VersaPay http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/8aCUO4voXNQ/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/17/episode-78-interview-with-jonathan-mason-of-versapay/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:00:03 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1105

In this episode, Jonathan Mason, of VersaPay, talks about life living in Victoria, British Columbia, and the importance of documentation and visibility to others while working on a distributed team.

Show Notes:

Jonathan Mason (twitter github)

01:28 – Introduction

02:45 – Life in Victoria

05:55 – VersaPay and it’s distributed team

  • Dev Team = 4

07:32 – Team Work Process

10:22 – Challenges of working on a remote team

  • Documentation & Visibility

15:01 – In-person Team Interaction

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/17/episode-78-interview-with-jonathan-mason-of-versapay/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Jonathan Mason, of VersaPay, talks about life living in Victoria, British Columbia, and the importance of documentation and visibility to others while working on a distributed team. Show Notes: Jonathan Mason (twitter github) - In this episode, Jonathan Mason, of VersaPay, talks about life living in Victoria, British Columbia, and the importance of documentation and visibility to others while working on a distributed team. Show Notes: Jonathan Mason (twitter github) 01:28 - Introduction 02:45 - Life in Victoria 05:55 - VersaPay and it’s distributed team 07:32 - Team Work Process 10:22 - Challenges of working on a remote team 15:01 - In-person Team Interaction Avdi Grimm clean 18:44 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/17/episode-78-interview-with-jonathan-mason-of-versapay/ Episode #77: Interview with Elliot Rodriguez http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/kvEYD_y7za8/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/10/episode-77-interview-with-elliot-rodriguez/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:25 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1097

In this episode, Elliot Rodriguez talks about his experiences on a distributed team, overcoming isolation, and being able to work remotely for as long as possible.

Show Notes:

Elliot Rodriguez (linkedin)

00:54 – Elliot Rodriguez Introduction

  • Software Engineer for 15 years
  • Lives in North Carolina
  • Works for a national cloud services and telecommunications provider based in Atlanta, GA
  • Distributed worker for 7 years

02:04 – Wanting to work from home

  • Beating the commute
  • Pitched the idea to his superior
  • Convenience

05:54 – Working with a distributed team

  • Timezone coordination
  • Facetime
  • Personality

12:25 – Video Conferencing

13:15 – Overcoming Isolation

14:23 – Ideal Work Environment

16:05 – Sticking with the remote working lifestyle

  • Recruiter/hiring manager attitudes about remote work

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/10/episode-77-interview-with-elliot-rodriguez/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Elliot Rodriguez talks about his experiences on a distributed team, overcoming isolation, and being able to work remotely for as long as possible. Show Notes: Elliot Rodriguez (linkedin) - 00:54 - Elliot Rodriguez Introduction - In this episode, Elliot Rodriguez talks about his experiences on a distributed team, overcoming isolation, and being able to work remotely for as long as possible. Show Notes: Elliot Rodriguez (linkedin) 00:54 - Elliot Rodriguez Introduction 02:04 - Wanting to work from home 05:54 - Working with a distributed team 12:25 - Video Conferencing 13:15 - Overcoming Isolation 14:23 - Ideal Work Environment 16:05 - Sticking with the remote working lifestyle Avdi Grimm clean 21:35 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/10/episode-77-interview-with-elliot-rodriguez/ Episode #76: Interview with Zee Spencer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/h6u-UPRT_BQ/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/03/episode-76-interview-with-zee-spencer/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:01 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1092 In this episode, Zee Spencer dives deeply into the remote pair programming aspect of working remotely, covering topics such as pairing pitfalls, remote work station setups, and ways that the process could be improved.

Show Notes:

Zee Spencer (twitter github blog Growing Developers Podcast)

00:57 – Zee Spencer Introduction

01:41 – History with Remote Work

  • Traveled in Taiwan
  • Ability to set your own hours and schedule

05:04 – Pair Programming

11:08 – Pairing Pitfalls

13:28 – Remote Pairing Setup

20:23 – The State of the Art in Pair Programming

22:56 – Dev Bootcamp

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/03/episode-76-interview-with-zee-spencer/feed/ 1 Interviews,pair programming,podcast,remote work In this episode, Zee Spencer dives deeply into the remote pair programming aspect of working remotely, covering topics such as pairing pitfalls, remote work station setups, and ways that the process could be improved. Show Notes: - In this episode, Zee Spencer dives deeply into the remote pair programming aspect of working remotely, covering topics such as pairing pitfalls, remote work station setups, and ways that the process could be improved. Show Notes: Zee Spencer (twitter github blog Growing Developers Podcast) 00:57 - Zee Spencer Introduction 01:41 - History with Remote Work 05:04 - Pair Programming 11:08 - Pairing Pitfalls 13:28 - Remote Pairing Setup 20:23 - The State of the Art in Pair Programming 22:56 - Dev Bootcamp Avdi Grimm clean 27:21 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/04/03/episode-76-interview-with-zee-spencer/ Episode #75: Interview with Javier Gonel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/uTnY8xB0kmo/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/20/episode-75-interview-with-javier-gonel/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:00:48 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1085 In this episode, software engineer Javier Gonel, talks about living and working remotely from Greece and why he enjoys commuting and having the freedom to work from interesting places.

Show Notes:

01:11 – Javier Gonel Introduction

  • Software Engineer from Spain living in Greece
  • Developing an e-learning system for a company in Switzerland
  • Another team is located in Spain

03:37 – Working Remotely

  • Taking the Plunge
  • Communication

07:19 – Benefits of Working Remotely

  • Flexibility
  • Change of Scenery

08:46 – Enjoying Commuting

09:42 – Working from Interesting Places

  • Living in Greece

13:34 – Advice for people thinking about moving to remote work

  • It’s something you need to try
  • Work when inspiration strikes

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/20/episode-75-interview-with-javier-gonel/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, software engineer Javier Gonel, talks about living and working remotely from Greece and why he enjoys commuting and having the freedom to work from interesting places. Show Notes: - 01:11 - Javier Gonel Introduction - In this episode, software engineer Javier Gonel, talks about living and working remotely from Greece and why he enjoys commuting and having the freedom to work from interesting places. Show Notes: 01:11 - Javier Gonel Introduction 03:37 - Working Remotely 07:19 - Benefits of Working Remotely 08:46 - Enjoying Commuting 09:42 - Working from Interesting Places 13:34 - Advice for people thinking about moving to remote work Avdi Grimm clean 18:27 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/20/episode-75-interview-with-javier-gonel/ Episode #74: James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/tvvPDfnUTXo/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/13/episode-74-james-costa-and-matt-herron-of-the-phuse/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:37 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1073 In this episode, James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse, discuss task management, overlap meetings, and the concept of code audits.

Show Notes:

01:04 – James Costa (twitter blog) Introduction

01:20 – Matt Herron (twitter)

01:31 – The Phuse (site twitter blog dribbble)

  • Dispersed over The United States, Canada and the UK

02:43 – History of being a remote company

05:54 – Task Management

  • Communication

09:00 – Overlap Meetings

11:00 – In-person Meetings

12:48 – Benefits of having a distributed team

16:27 – Code Audits

18:33 – Distributed working challenges

  • Hiring process
  • Communication blips

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/13/episode-74-james-costa-and-matt-herron-of-the-phuse/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse, discuss task management, overlap meetings, and the concept of code audits. Show Notes: 01:04 - James Costa (twitter blog) Introduction - 01:20 - Matt Herron (twitter) - In this episode, James Costa and Matt Herron of The Phuse, discuss task management, overlap meetings, and the concept of code audits. Show Notes: 01:04 - James Costa (twitter blog) Introduction 01:20 - Matt Herron (twitter) 01:31 - The Phuse (site twitter blog dribbble) 02:43 - History of being a remote company 05:54 - Task Management 09:00 - Overlap Meetings 11:00 - In-person Meetings 12:48 - Benefits of having a distributed team 16:27 - Code Audits 18:33 - Distributed working challenges Avdi Grimm clean 23:00 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/13/episode-74-james-costa-and-matt-herron-of-the-phuse/ Episode #73: Eric Farkas of TalentSoup http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WideTeams/~3/owujU-kRS9c/ http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/06/episode-73-eric-farkas-of-talentsoup/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:00:27 +0000 Avdi Grimm http://www.wideteams.com/?p=1067 In this episode, Eric Farkas of TalentSoup, talks dealing with timezone disparities, overcoming cultural differences, and sharing values with others for successful remote work.

Show Notes:

00:37 – Eric Farkas (twitter blog) Introduction

00:59 – Working Remotely

02:31 – Dealing with Timezone Disparities

03:36 – Cultural Differences

  • Translation
  • Screen sharing

05:29 – Working for TalentSoup Remotely

09:40 – Day to Day Life & Communication

  • Family

13:11 – Yahoo says no to telecommuting

15:02 – Advice for people seeking remote work

  • Clear expectations
  • Values

]]> http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/06/episode-73-eric-farkas-of-talentsoup/feed/ 0 distributed teams,Interviews,podcast,remote work In this episode, Eric Farkas of TalentSoup, talks dealing with timezone disparities, overcoming cultural differences, and sharing values with others for successful remote work. Show Notes: 00:37 - Eric Farkas (twitter blog) Introduction - In this episode, Eric Farkas of TalentSoup, talks dealing with timezone disparities, overcoming cultural differences, and sharing values with others for successful remote work. Show Notes: 00:37 - Eric Farkas (twitter blog) Introduction 00:59 - Working Remotely 02:31 - Dealing with Timezone Disparities 03:36 - Cultural Differences 05:29 - Working for TalentSoup Remotely 09:40 - Day to Day Life & Communication 13:11 - Yahoo says no to telecommuting 15:02 - Advice for people seeking remote work Avdi Grimm clean 19:41 http://www.wideteams.com/2013/03/06/episode-73-eric-farkas-of-talentsoup/