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Remote First

Remote First

Written by: Modern Leaders
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The global workforce experienced a big disruption which brought a lot of new organizational cultural challenges. Every week, our host invites leaders from large or innovative companies like Slack, Hubspot, Gitlab, Elastic, Dropbox & Atlassian to provide insights around scalable strategies for a long-term remote-first workplace transformation. Listen in to learn: - Remote First Employee Experience - Hybrid Work best practices - Work from Anywhere Programs in large companies - Startup for Remote WorkModern Leaders Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 60. Unlocking the Potential of Asynchronous Communication w/ Chase Warrington, Doist
    May 2 2023

    Welcome to another episode of Remote First Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chase Warrington. Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of asynchronous communication and gain valuable insights from Chase Warrington's expertise at Doist.

    Chase Warrington, the Head of Remote at Doist. A groundbreaking company that is revolutionizing the way we communicate and collaborate. Whether you're a remote worker, a team leader, or simply intrigued by the changing landscape of work, this episode is a must-listen. 


    [rebroadcast: The following episode was one of the most popular episodes since the start of our podcast. We have decided to share this content again because we believe it is still relevant and valuable in the current context .] 

    In this episode:

    [05:43] The concept of working 100% asynchronously and eliminating real-time communication

    [11:12] The importance of getting more data and tackling tasks asynchronously first, then synchronously

    [18:04] Why you should focus on hiring in a specific time zone or region to simplify communication and collaboration

    [27:47] The importance of flexibility and freedom

    [31:47] Clear and well-written English communication is crucial during the hiring process


    Connect with Chase 

    On Linkedin

    Website Doist


    Resources Mentioned:

    Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

    Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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    Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.


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    35 mins
  • 59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox
    Apr 18 2023

    As the pandemic forced us to adapt to new ways of working, many organizations have embraced the benefits of flexible work arrangements. But as we continue to navigate the remote work landscape, there's still a lot to learn. Let's dive in and learn how Dropbox is designing a virtual-first work culture.


    Today, we have Alastair Simpson, VP of Design at Dropbox, a company that has undergone a complete transformation since 2020. He will share his insights on the company's complete shift to a virtual-first work culture. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Dropbox's virtual first work culture.


    [rebroadcast: The following episode was the most popular episode since the start of our podcast. We have decided to share this content again because we believe it is still relevant and valuable in the current context .] 


    In this episode:

    [05:13] Why companies should put the customer at the heart of everything they're doing.

    [07:55] The behavior change challenge in embracing remote work culture

    [16:50] How to reduce unnecessary meetings

    [21:36] How has Dropbox implemented a virtual first approach to work

    [28:54] The importance of in-person interaction and meetings in remote work 


    Connect with Alastair 

    On Linkedin

    Website Dropbox


    Resources Mentioned:

    Virtual First Toolkit


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    Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes, and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

    Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com

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    Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.


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    36 mins
  • 58. Hybrid is not a dirty word w/ Claire Donald, Moo
    Apr 4 2023

    ‍Welcome back to Remote First Podcast. Today, we are discussing how to embrace hybrid work and how companies can effectively navigate the transition to this new work model. With many companies exploring hybrid work as a potential long-term solution, you will learn valuable insights on how to embrace remote work while still maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction.


    To have this conversation, we have Claire Donald as our guest today, VP of Engineering at Moo. She will share her knowledge and experience in leading Moo's successful transition to remote work. 


    In this episode:


    [6:39] The meaning of hybrid work and how companies can embrace it progressively

    [15:23] Training and guidance for remote employees 

    [20:08] How to navigate training and communicate challenges in a hybrid workplace

    [23:24] Why hybrid work is not a dirty word


    Connect with Claire


    On Linkedin

    Website Moo


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    Creating great content takes time and effort, and this podcast couldn’t exist in the long run without great partners. This season’s sponsor is Qatalog, the world's first Intelligent Work Hub. Centralize your people, processes, and knowledge in a single platform that molds to your needs, instantly.

    Build your own Qatalog in seconds at qatalog.com


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    Visit modernleaders.co to discover how to optimize your new ways of work.


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    28 mins
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