The Agility of Remote Work: A Fresh Take with Shane Spraggs

The Agile Within

Ready for a fresh perspective on remote work? We welcome Shane Spraggs, CEO of Virtira and seasoned expert in managing remote teams, to shed light on this rapidly evolving landscape. Shane shares his wisdom from a 15-year journey leading a completely remote company, unpacking the nuances of working remotely in an Agile environment.
Join us as we traverse Shane's unique hiring approach that bridges rural Canadians with enterprise firms in the United States. Understand how this strategy uncovers untapped talent, and discover the significance of setting boundaries and maintaining open lines of communication in a remote setting. Explore how Shane's company has navigated the pandemic, adapting their remote practices to the shifting landscape.
But we're not stopping there! We dive headfirst into the challenges of remote work and the solutions Shane and his team have devised over the years. We'll break down the Agile manifesto's lack of remote considerations and discuss the crucial rules of remote work. You won't want to miss our take on remote scrum management, communication strategies, and the role of virtual face-to-face interactions. Buckle up for an enlightening journey into the world of remote work!

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Chapters

1. The Agility of Remote Work: A Fresh Take with Shane Spraggs (00:00:00)

2. Remote Work in the Agile World (00:00:21)

3. Connecting Rural Canadians With Enterprise Firms (00:02:59)

4. Challenges and Solutions in Remote Work (00:14:48)

5. Face-to-Face Communication in Remote Work (00:25:23)