10 Smart Ways to Use GetKit for Remote WorkRemote work runs smoothly when teams have the right tools and habits. GetKit is designed to centralize workflows, communications, and resources so distributed teams stay aligned, productive, and engaged. Below are ten practical, actionable ways to use GetKit to make remote work more efficient and human.
1. Build a Centralized Onboarding Hub
Create a single onboarding space in GetKit for new hires with role-specific checklists, company culture documents, and quick-start videos. Use templated tasks to ensure every new employee completes essential steps (accounts, security training, team intros). This reduces confusion and accelerates time-to-productivity.
- Include:
- Welcome message and org chart
- Role checklist (access, tools, training)
- First-week goals and mentor contact
2. Structure Asynchronous Daily Standups
Asynchronous standups let teams communicate progress without needing overlapping schedules. Create a standup template in GetKit where team members post: What I did yesterday, What I’ll do today, Blockers. Use notifications and summary threads to surface important updates to stakeholders.
- Tip: Aggregate entries into a weekly summary for managers.
3. Manage Projects with Clear, Visual Roadmaps
Use GetKit’s project boards and timeline features to map deliverables, milestones, and dependencies. Visual roadmaps make it easy for remote team members to see priorities and how their work fits into the bigger picture.
- Use color-coded labels for priority and status.
- Link tasks to relevant docs and meeting notes.
4. Run Efficient Remote Meetings
Prepare meeting agendas in GetKit and attach relevant documents or pre-reads. Assign roles (facilitator, note-taker, timekeeper) and capture action items directly into task lists during the meeting. Convert decisions into tasks with owners and due dates so nothing falls through the cracks.
- After meetings, publish concise notes and next steps in a shared channel.
5. Keep Documentation Searchable and Organized
Store playbooks, SOPs, and technical docs in GetKit with consistent naming and tagging. Use folders, tags, and templates so information is easy to find. Documentation that’s discoverable saves time and reduces repetitive questions.
- Tip: Add a “How-to” section for frequently asked processes.
6. Automate Repetitive Workflows
Set up automations in GetKit to reduce manual work: auto-assign tasks when a stage changes, send reminders before due dates, or create follow-up tasks after a milestone. Automation preserves cognitive bandwidth and ensures predictable processes.
- Example: When a design task moves to “Review,” automatically assign to the product manager and schedule a review reminder.
7. Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration
Create shared spaces in GetKit for cross-functional initiatives (marketing + product, sales + engineering). Use linked tasks and shared timelines so different teams can coordinate without siloed email threads. Host joint retros and use feedback fields to gather diverse perspectives.
- Use guest access for external collaborators and limit editing permissions to maintain control.
8. Track Goals and Outcomes with OKRs
Implement OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) inside GetKit to align remote teams around measurable outcomes. Create Objective pages with linked Key Result tasks, then track progress on dashboards. Regularly review OKR status during sprint reviews or all-hands meetings.
- Visual progress bars help teams see momentum and re-prioritize work.
9. Improve Asynchronous Communication with Rich Threads
Encourage detailed async discussions using threaded conversations on tasks and documents. Use embedded media—screenshots, short videos, annotated mockups—to replace long email chains and ambiguous messages. Threads keep context attached to the relevant task or doc.
- Tip: Start decisions with a short summary and clear options to vote on.
10. Promote Team Well-being and Culture
Use GetKit to run virtual social activities, recognition programs, and mental-health resources. Create channels for non-work interactions (hobbies, pets, coffee breaks) and schedule periodic wellness check-ins as tasks so managers can support team members proactively.
- Example: Monthly peer-nominated awards tracked in a GetKit board.
Conclusion
GetKit can be a single source of truth for remote teams when used intentionally: centralize onboarding and docs, automate routine work, make async communication rich and structured, and keep people connected beyond tasks. Start small—pick two of the above ideas to implement this month—and iterate based on feedback from your team.
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