[nvilcins]

Absolutely this!

As a long-time remote worker I also noticed (especially in early 2020) that a significant portion of people were struggling simply because they assumed they can continue doing things _exactly_ like at the office, only at home.

No, it's a considerably different setup, and you (and your team) have to adjust your processes accordingly:

• Slack is not a (chit)chat. Be precise about what you want and provide enough context to the reader. Small niceties are important, but reduce the overall fluff.

• Pay attention to how you structure your messages / exchanges. Take advantage of the formatting features. Make your messages easily digestible. Small things add up over time.

• Take notes / write documentation more than before.

• Embrace tools that you didn't need previously (for communication, brainstorming, whiteboarding).

I believe work in a remote setting is generally more productive if done well.

P.S. Not trying to dismiss the highly extroverted folk who _need_ human contact to feel normal day-to-day. I believe that's a separate topic entirely.