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Listen "Ep. 34 Interview Series: Joe Aurilia on Effective Communication and Collaboration in Distributed Teams"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Dante interviews Joe Aurilia, a multi-faceted Executive leader on remote work and building successful teams. They delve into the challenges of remote relationships and the various methods to mitigate these challenges. Joe shares insights on how self-starters can thrive in remote work, while others may require more guidance. He emphasises the importance of educating employees on communication methods and expectations within the company.
Joe discusses the importance of writing things down, documenting meeting points, actions, and decisions to enhance productivity and stay on track. He also stress the significance of assigning tasks, setting due dates, and managing dependencies to accomplish goals. Responsibility for productivity and task completion lies with both employees and managers and Joe emphasises the need for open conversations and addressing issues when expectations are not met.
Shifting the focus, the conversation turns to our current knowledge society and navigating the vast amount of information available. Joe shares their techniques for finding accurate knowledge and determining the shortest path to an answer. They discuss how experience plays a role in quickly identifying the most important aspects of a task and filtering through information effectively.
Joe also shares his experiences in building and scaling a remote team and creating a HR system from scratch. He covers the challenges of hiring for cultural fit in a startup environment, emphasizing the value of embracing the fast-paced learning and professional growth that comes with working in a startup.
The conversation moves on to the importance of understanding how individual tasks contribute to larger goals and the challenges of integrating different applications and technologies. He also stresses the importance of a respectful recruitment process, accurate job descriptions, and effective onboarding for a positive candidate experience.
Joe shares insights on leading teams and emphasises the importance of open communication, proactive ownership, and trusting professionals to manage their workload effectively. He also discuss the value of looking at all facets of a business simultaneously to bring value and solve problems.
Throughout this engaging episode, Joe provides a lot of valuable insights and practical advice for remote work, team building, and experiencing professional growth across a diverse range of functions.
Joe discusses the importance of writing things down, documenting meeting points, actions, and decisions to enhance productivity and stay on track. He also stress the significance of assigning tasks, setting due dates, and managing dependencies to accomplish goals. Responsibility for productivity and task completion lies with both employees and managers and Joe emphasises the need for open conversations and addressing issues when expectations are not met.
Shifting the focus, the conversation turns to our current knowledge society and navigating the vast amount of information available. Joe shares their techniques for finding accurate knowledge and determining the shortest path to an answer. They discuss how experience plays a role in quickly identifying the most important aspects of a task and filtering through information effectively.
Joe also shares his experiences in building and scaling a remote team and creating a HR system from scratch. He covers the challenges of hiring for cultural fit in a startup environment, emphasizing the value of embracing the fast-paced learning and professional growth that comes with working in a startup.
The conversation moves on to the importance of understanding how individual tasks contribute to larger goals and the challenges of integrating different applications and technologies. He also stresses the importance of a respectful recruitment process, accurate job descriptions, and effective onboarding for a positive candidate experience.
Joe shares insights on leading teams and emphasises the importance of open communication, proactive ownership, and trusting professionals to manage their workload effectively. He also discuss the value of looking at all facets of a business simultaneously to bring value and solve problems.
Throughout this engaging episode, Joe provides a lot of valuable insights and practical advice for remote work, team building, and experiencing professional growth across a diverse range of functions.
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