The Logan Bartlett Show

EP 44: Sid Sijbrandij (Founder/CEO, GitLab) - Corporate Transparency, Open Source Philosophy, Remote Work and Global Talent Pools

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Dec 16, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Live Streaming Crisis Recovery

  • During a 24-hour downtime, GitLab live-streamed recovery efforts with a shared Google Doc, surprising customers positively.
  • Transparency in crisis built empathy and trust despite negative events.
ADVICE

Efficient Meeting Practices

  • Prepare agendas and notes for meetings in advance and evolve agendas into detailed notes during the meeting.
  • Avoid presentations live in meetings; send recorded videos or materials beforehand to respect time.
ADVICE

Formalizing Informal Remote Chats

  • Formalize informal communication through structured coffee chats to build trust and camaraderie remotely.
  • Encourage employees to initiate multiple small 1-on-1 chats to foster connection without awkwardness.
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