Working for a Virtual Company
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MySQL explains how it runs as a largely distributed/virtual company: the talk discusses hiring and managing people across locations, relying on technologies such as Email, IRC/IM and VoIP for primary communication, and operating with distributed teams across time zones. It outlines practical best practices and tools, emphasizes the importance of trust, passion and self-motivation, and describes common pitfalls and lessons learned when working from home in a virtual organization.
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