13 - The Best Practices for Managing and Working Remotely with Virtira's Shane Spraggs

Remotely Possible

Your host, Adam Riggs, talks with the CEO of Virtira, Shane Spraggs. Virtira, with a 15-year track record and a team spread across Canada, has been a beacon of productivity, offering operational and project-related support to large companies like Cisco and Dell. During the conversation, Shane highlighted the company's dedication to supporting sales teams by handling the intricate details of getting deals through the pipeline, thus allowing salespeople to concentrate on customer interactions and strategy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably accelerated the shift to remote work, and Virtira was no exception. Shane shared how the company had to swiftly adapt their strategic planning process for distributed teams. Despite challenges such as the Ukraine war and distribution issues delaying the publication of their book "The Power of Remote," Virtira witnessed the rise of remote working tools, with platforms like Microsoft Teams becoming ubiquitous in the business world.

Shane's book, "The Power of Remote," emerged as a pivotal guide in the discussion. It argues for remote work as a superior option for many, offering lessons and best practices for managing remote teams and projects. The book emphasizes rules for remote work, such as the importance of clear communication and the recognition that remote workers may require different skills to succeed.

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