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Your Remote Team Cheat Sheet
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Read this on the web | Subscribe Imagine joining a team and instantly knowing how to work well with your manager or colleague. No awkward guesswork, no stumbling through miscommunications. That’s what a Personal ReadMe unlocks. It’s a short, thoughtful document that outlines how to work with you effectively. Think of it as your professional user manual, a quick-start guide that answers questions like:
In the absence of hallway conversations and nonverbal signals, this simple document fills in the blanks. Why Create a Personal ReadMe?Clarity and context are everything in a remote-first environment. A Personal ReadMe gives your colleagues a head start by making your preferences visible from day one. Here’s why it matters:
Simply having this doc puts you ahead of most remote professionals. You become easier to work with and reduce unnecessary misunderstandings. What Should You Include?There’s no one-size-fits-all format, but most strong ReadMes include information like:
You can include personal tidbits too (like hobbies or personality assessments) to help people understand the human behind the screen. The best ReadMes are short enough to read in under five minutes, but detailed enough to help someone feel confident working with you. Consider what you wish you’d known about a past teammate or manager. That’s what your ReadMe should cover. Examples to ExploreNeed inspiration? Check these out:
A Personal ReadMe is about filling in the blanks. When you make your preferences and values clear, you can jumpstart collaboration with your team. If you haven’t written one yet, take 30 minutes this week and start. It’s one of the highest-leverage documents you can create as a remote professional. In Case You Missed ItApril Favorites AI Recipe: Your First AI Bot Assistant (in Just 15 Minutes)
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