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Episode 104 - How to lead teams asynchronously

Show Notes

It’s time for a new approach to teamwork: one that minimises distractions, reduces time-blocking communication, prioritises mental health, and promotes independent and efficient work.


This management style can lead to more productive teams, with fewer managers and more individual contributors, with everyone focused on their core competencies.


Liam Martin is the author of a bestselling book and the founder of a conference focused on remote working, which he believes is crucial for scaling organisations. He advocates for a new management style for remote teams, emphasising the importance of communicating effectively without unnecessary interaction.

Takeaways from Dan and Pia

Three reasons to listen

  • Explore asynchronous management and its potential to revolutionise remote work practices
  • Discover the challenges organisations face when implementing asynchronous management and how to overcome them
  • Learn about the importance of documentation and effective information sharing in scaling remote teams

Episode highlights

  • [00:11:55] What is asynchronous management?
  • [00:17:51] Where companies fail to implement asynchronous management
  • [00:22:15] Case Study: GitLab
  • [00:23:30] Entrepreneur operating system
  • [00:27:53] Be an of your organisation
  • [00:29:20] Getting the information flowing
  • [00:32:44] Remote work in 2024
  • [00:37:43] Try an asynchronous week
  • [00:39:16] Liam's book recommendation
  • [00:43:18] Takeaways from Dan and Pia

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Meet the guests

Liam Martin, an authority in asynchronous management methodologies and remote work, is the Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Time Doctor, a distinguished employee productivity SaaS platform. A passionate advocate for remote-first cultures, Liam's expertise in asynchronous management has enabled countless businesses to optimize their remote workforce potential. His insights have been featured in prestigious publications like Forbes and TechCrunch. As a co-organizer of the Running Remote conference and author of the bestseller, "Running Remote", he continues to enlighten the business world on the advantages of flexible and location-independent teams.