UXPA Boston Conference 2020

Having managed distributed teams at several different companies and now working as a completely remote design manager, I’ve learned a lot of tricks along the way. With many organizations going global, even small companies are faced with the need to work in a distributed way. In this session we will discuss how managers and team members can bridge the distance while maintaining a strong design culture. We will talk about what tools to use to work collaboratively with your organization and explore the unique challenges faced by remote and distributed employees. We will discuss some techniques and tactics that bring team members closer together, regardless of time zones and cultural differences. There are also benefits to working this way, as shown by remote first organizations such as InVision. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of remote and distributed work (including knowing the difference between the two) and ideas to implement in their own work lives.