Kona
The Remote Manager Survival Guide is an essential resource, meticulously crafted to assist remote managers in navigating the complexities of managing teams remotely. Drawing insights from over 300 tec
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What is Kona?
Kona provides guidance and resources specifically for managing remote teams. The core offering is a detailed Remote Manager Survival Guide, compiled from feedback and practices used by over 300 tech workers and remote leaders. It covers strategies, best practices, and statistics across more than 60 pages. Beyond the main guide, Kona offers supplementary tools including a 1-1 Meeting Accelerator to help structure one-to-one conversations, a Manager Blog with ongoing advice, and access to support communities. The platform is designed for managers who are new to remote work or struggling with the specific challenges of leading distributed teams.
Key Features
Remote Manager Survival Guide
a thorough 60+ page resource covering remote management practices and strategies
1-1 Meeting Accelerator
a tool to help structure and improve one-to-one conversations with direct reports
Manager Blog
ongoing articles and advice on remote leadership topics
Community support groups
access to other remote managers for peer learning and discussion
Research-backed content
insights drawn from interviews with 300+ tech workers and remote leaders
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Free access to core resources, including the full Survival Guide
- Practical, experience-based advice rather than theoretical management concepts
- Addresses specific challenges of remote work that traditional management guides may not cover
- Community aspect allows peer support and learning from other managers facing similar issues
Limitations
- Limited information available about what features or premium content may sit behind a paywall
- As a younger platform, the community may be smaller than established management training services
- May require time investment to work through the full guide and resources
Use Cases
A manager hired to lead a fully remote team for the first time seeking practical guidance
An experienced manager transitioning from in-office to remote leadership wanting to refine their approach
Teams struggling with communication or engagement in a distributed setup looking for structured meeting frameworks
Managers seeking peer support and community when their organisation offers limited remote leadership training