Home is where the CEO is
summary
Claims that databases must be redesigned for rich data, massive scale and always-on operation are paired with concrete practices for remote leadership: a dual headquarters (NY and Palo Alto) model, mandatory monthly in-person leadership meetups, use of Slack, Google Hangouts and Google Docs, unlimited vacation and heavy leadership training. Companies operate in 28 countries, run all-hands twice to cover time zones, and report that local frontline leaders largely determine retention and engagement for remote teams.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and welcome
- 0:22What MongoDB does
- 1:26Modern workforce challenges
- 3:10Remote work lessons learned
- 4:35Face-to-face vs remote communication
- 5:59Managing remote teams effectively
- 7:25Generational shift in work culture
- 8:54Walking the talk on remote inclusion
- 9:57Leadership and remote culture
- 11:02Tips for remote team management
- 12:27Local leadership in remote offices
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