The Asynchronous Enterprise

Explore the concept of asynchronous enterprise in this 21-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2020. Discover how GitLab, an all-remote company, has grown from 9 people to over 900 employees across 55 countries, achieving a valuation of nearly $3 billion. Learn about the key principles that have driven GitLab's success, including writing down decisions, asynchronous communication, and measuring results rather than hours. Delve into the importance of release cycle time, the benefits of remote work, and the challenges faced by distributed teams. Examine GitLab's core values, such as collaboration, results, efficiency, diversity & inclusion, iteration, and transparency. Gain insights into effective communication guidelines and the crucial role of trust in an asynchronous work environment. Understand how these practices can be applied to transform traditional office-based organizations into more efficient and flexible enterprises.

Intro
GitLab's story
The case for asynchronous enterprise
Release cycle time is critical
Remote is part of the solution
Challenges
Values
Iteration
Transparency
Efficiency
Communication guidelines
Trust