While this is all about remote, and talks mostly about remote, I found the initial bullet list very interesting. In my opinion, only the very first bullet point (omitted here) is tied to remote working, and the rest are probably ideas you should take a good look at if you could stand to improve your own processes and workflow (whether or not you are or will become remote).
> Flexible working hours over set working hours.
> Writing down and recording knowledge over verbal explanations.
> Written down processes over on-the-job training.
> Public sharing of information over need-to-know access.
> Opening up every document for editing by anyone over top-down control of documents.
> Asynchronous communication over synchronous communication.
> The results of work over the hours put in.
> Formal communication channels over informal communication channels.
I agree that these bullet points are good ideas that can be implemented by any company that is striving to improve. I think the main reason why these fall under this "Remote Manifesto" is that they become necessary for productivity in a 100% remote organization, whereas a traditional company may not be as motivated to implement these standards.
> Flexible working hours over set working hours.
> Writing down and recording knowledge over verbal explanations.
> Written down processes over on-the-job training.
> Public sharing of information over need-to-know access.
> Opening up every document for editing by anyone over top-down control of documents.
> Asynchronous communication over synchronous communication.
> The results of work over the hours put in.
> Formal communication channels over informal communication channels.