We have kept it very simple.
We use Slack for chatting.
Google Meet for video calls. One call once a week.
Task management: Nothing, reduces a lot of stress from the developer's mind. We open a draft PR and make a list there.
Design: Nothing, implementation directly via code as it's faster via code than design as we are a very small team now.
We TRY to be async-first (but still use Zoom like everyone else)!! Slack (for quick messaging, link sharing), Voodle (for more context / human connection with short video), Gsuite (shared docs), Miro (ideation in real time and async).
Great Remote Tools!
On top of inspiring resources and ideas for team-building activities, there are plenty of excellent tools that can make working from home more manageable.
Below is a list of some of our favourites here at Spendesk, plus a few others that have come recommended. If you’re looking for more extensive or complete lists of tools, here are a few bonus resources:
1. Range - The software you need to lead a distributed team members.
2. Skillcrush - 27 Tools Every New Remote Worker Needs.
3. 6Q blog - Ultimate List of 90+ Tools for Managing a Remote Team.
Project & Communication Tools:
1. Zoom - The tool is fairly simple to use, works very well for teams.
2. 360Learning - 360Learning is an online learning platform that advocates collaborative learning, meaning you learn from your peers.
3. Asana - From the small stuff to the big picture, Asana organizes work so teams know what to do, why it matters, and how to get it done.
4. Slack - It’s an easy-to-use messaging app that lets teams talk to one another, with public or private groups for topic-specific conversations.
5. Trello - It's a classic project management tool. Teams put their projects on Trello boards (Kanban-style) and move them left-to-right as steps are completed or they’re ready for review.
I think this will find everyone well, Vote now! :)
- Slack for conversations 1:1
- Zoom for live meetings
- TeamSync [ dogfooding our own product for video Updates to team, customers, and investors]
- Git of course for all things code
- A ton of GDrive to share essential docs.
Docswrite