Because we are all Zooming these days. This is a framework I developed to make sure we can still build a strong culture while working remotely.

1. Remote Work
Cultural Framework
By Yu-Kai Chou
R E M O T E
Responsiveness
Enjoyment
Momentum
Openness
Teamplay
Expression

2. This framework should be applied to
combat these setbacks during exclusively
remote work environments:
1. Degenerating culture
2. Reduced team bonding and trust
3. Lack of citizenship activities
4. Distracted workflow and accountability
5. Struggling team morale and emotional commitment
6. Isolation and psychological illnesses
Remote Work Cultural Framework
R E M O T E
Responsiveness
Enjoyment
Momentum
Openness
Teamplay
Expression

3. Create setups for team
members to respond quickly to
each other to simulate the
feeling of “coworking” in the
same space.
Responsiveness
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework

4. Give team members
self-expression tools to build
a sense of culture and
appreciation for individual
uniquenesses.
Expression
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework

5. Setup the right workflow and
motivation triggers to ensure
work efficiency and timely
deliverables.
Momentum
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework

6. Encourage openness and
vulnerability to create trust
between team members and
informational transparency.
Openness
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework

7. Design small team activities
for team members to
understand each others’
strengths and tendencies
during “flow.”
Teamplay
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework

8. Gamify tasks and activities to
offset the loneliness of remote
isolation and entertainment
distractions.
Enjoyment
R E M O T E
Remote Work Cultural Framework