Remote Right - How to Thrive in a Post-Office World

Discover strategies for thriving in a post-office world in this 22-minute conference talk from GOTOpia Chicago 2021. Learn from GitLab's experience as the largest all-remote company, exploring how to balance work and life, create effective structures, and maintain social connections while working remotely. Gain insights on separating work from personal life, establishing a handbook, avoiding chat tool overuse, building trust and community, and adapting to constant transitions. Understand the differences between pandemic-induced remote work and true remote work, and explore various remote team structures. Delve into topics such as staying connected, meeting in person, establishing remote leadership teams, and defining company values. Perfect for those navigating the challenges and opportunities of remote work, whether temporarily or as a long-term career choice.

Intro
The all-remote team
Pre-pandemic
The COVID-19 effect
This is not true "remote work"
Remote team structures
Remote is always in transition
Establish a handbook
Don't do work in your chat tool
Build trust & community
Stay connected & build rapport
Meet in person too
Establish a remote leadership team
Roll with the changes
Define your values
Outro