Start here if you're new to managing distributed teams. We cover the basics that everyone assumes you know but nobody teaches—like how to run meetings when half your team is sleeping, or which tools won't make everyone hate you.

• Setting up communication structures that don't require constant messages
• Documentation habits that actually save time later
• Basic contractor agreements and expectation setting
• Tools selection based on team size and budget

For when you've got multiple contractors or small teams working on different parts of a project. This gets complicated fast. We'll show you how to keep things from falling apart when dependencies pile up.

• Dependency mapping without turning into a bureaucrat
• Milestone tracking that catches problems early
• Contractor hand-off protocols for seamless transitions
• Conflict resolution when teams step on each other
• Budget oversight across multiple work streams

This is for businesses running complex operations with 10+ contractors or distributed team members. We get into the systems that let you scale without losing your mind or micromanaging everything.

• Building self-managing team structures
• Performance metrics that don't destroy morale
• Automation strategies for routine coordination
• Cross-cultural team dynamics and timezone optimization
• Crisis management when everything breaks at once
• Legal considerations for international contractors