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does your team assume?
plus: the easiest way to reduce rework, missed updates & deadline stress.
👋 Welcome back to All Things Remote: your weekly shortcut to building lean, efficient remote teams without the chaos.
In today’s send:
✅ The hidden cost of assuming everyone’s on the same page
✅ 3 quick ways to prevent rework and confusion
✅ A system for smoother collaboration with no extra meetings required
But first: What’s one thing you wish every new hire just got right away? (hit reply, i’d love to know)
Now, let’s get to it👇
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Why assumptions are slowing down your team
When your team is small, things move fast.
You’re on calls together, chatting in Slack, working with context.
No one needs to spell things out.
But once you scale?
The cracks start to show.
Teams start to assume things that haven’t really been shared or said anywhere:
They think they know what done looks like.
They think everyone’s on the same page.
They think it’s obvious what’s most important.
These assumptions might feel harmless, but in reality they are costing you and your team time, clarity & trust.
But how do you spot the signs?
Ask yourself: