Managing a community is a 24 x 7 job. To keep things running smoothly (and allow you to sleep), you may need to hire or work with teammates in various timezones, on other sides of the world, and from different cultures.
Jen Sable Lopez, Director of Community at OutSystems, has managed and worked with teams from East to West coasts in the US, and from APAC to EMEA. She’ll guide you through the dos and don’ts of working with different cultures, often remote, and sometimes with language barriers, all while still feeling like you’re part of the same team, with the same goals, and voice to the community.
30. #CMXSummit @jennita
Cross-train
3#CMXSummit @jennita
Not everyone will be
an expert in all areas.
Create a T-Shaped
team
Technical BusinessPMComms.Design Community
EmpathyWriting Industry Task MgmtUX/UI Internal
HTML &
CSS
JavaScript
Back-end
Database
Architect
Creativity
Conflict Mgmt
Adaptability
Enablement
Public Relations
Customer Svc
Broad knowledge across multiple
disciplines
Deep, specialized knowledge in specific
areas
34. ● Communication is already hard, work on
making it easier
● Take a follow the sun strategy
● Get personal to create team spirit
● Set clear expectations & boundaries
● Set the team up for success with
accountability and trust