EP81 Remote Teams That Work - A Playbook for Project Managers part 1 of 2

Ever find yourself buried in a sea of pings, emails, and oversized video calls - wondering if your remote project team is even rowing in the same direction? In this first installment of our two-part series, “Remote Teams That Work: A Playbook for Project Managers”, hosts Dante Healy and John Byrne pull back the curtain on the real-world struggles and smart strategies that come with leading distributed project teams in today's hybrid workplace. As remote and hybrid work move from pandemic workaround to standard operating procedure, project leaders must rewrite the playbook to keep teams connected, accountable, and productive—often without ever sharing a physical space. Dante and John leave the buzzwords behind and dig into practical steps you can use right away to cut through communication chaos, avoid siloed teams, and manage accountability when "standing over a desk" just isn’t possible. Listen in as they unravel questions like: - How do you break silos and avoid information black holes when quick desk chats are gone? - What's the trick to keeping everyone aligned—without defaulting to endless, bloated meetings? - How can you build team cohesion and trust, when face-to-face time is rare (or nonexistent)? - And how do you set expectations and ensure quality—without falling into the trap of micromanagement? Packed with candid stories, honest confessions, and field-tested advice, this episode is a must-listen for project managers navigating the new normal of distributed work. Whether your team is spread across time zones or just toggling between home and the office, you’ll find actionable ideas to sharpen your project management edge and lead with purpose. Tune in and discover how to make remote teamwork not just possible, but powerful. And don’t miss part two, where the hosts dive deep into the tools and cultural moves that truly make remote project delivery work. Links: Catch episodes and more here: https://businessbreaks.club/episodes Subscribe to our newsletter: https://share.businessbreaks.club/email