Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

How to Build a Remote Team for Better Happiness

GDC via YouTube

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!
Discover lessons learned from building a 30-person team across 12 countries in this 2016 GDC talk. Explore how to leverage technology and culture to enhance work and personal happiness in remote teams. Learn about the changing nature of work, benefits of remote work, competitive advantages, testing strategies, and effective communication tools like Slack. Gain insights on fostering hallway conversations, conducting in-person meetings, and utilizing whiteboards in a distributed environment. Understand the importance of culture in remote teams and get answers to common questions about building successful remote teams.

Syllabus

Intro
Overview
How work is changing
Why work remote
Biggest competitive advantage
Testing
Summary
Slack
Integrations
Communication
Hallway Conversations
InPerson Meetings
Whiteboard
Culture
Questions

Taught by

GDC

Reviews

Start your review of How to Build a Remote Team for Better Happiness

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.