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How I use Slack as an asynchronous communication tool: public channels over DMs, threading, explicit emojis, and why Slack should replace internal email.

How to build an efficient company OS: defining the why, what, and how through vision, mission, values, ways of working, and the right software stack.

A team workation report: skiing in the morning, working in the afternoon, cooking and discussing in the evening — how it scaled at Frontastic.

A field report on combining a multi-day hike along the Hermannsweg with asynchronous remote work — equipment, daily routine, and lessons learned.

A comparison of four work models — on-site, office-first, work-from-anywhere, and fully virtual — with pros, cons, and a decision guide for consistency.

A comparison of services that turn Notion into a website CMS: Feather, Super, Potion, and Hostnotion — with pricing and feature overview.

Debunking two common myths: that remote work automatically means more focus time, and that distributed teams have less social bonding.

Detailed Slack guidelines for distributed teams: channel naming conventions, expectations for response times, profile settings, and notification management.

The key traits and skills you need to thrive in a remote team: relationship building over distance, self-organization, excellent written communication, and willingness for retreats.