How do you foster connection and collaboration in a remote-first world?
In this episode of the Distributed podcast, host Jack Hannah sits down with Nick Cash, Senior Vice President & Head of Technology at Jam City, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of leading a hybrid team across the globe. Nick shares insights into Jam City’s hub-and-spoke organizational structure, the importance of reducing friction in communication, and the value of synchronous collaboration. He also discusses strategies for empowering engineers, fostering connections across teams, and building a culture of trust and innovation in a remote-first environment.
Highlights:
- Jam City’s hybrid approach to remote-first work and global team dynamics
- Reducing friction with clear processes and effective communication tools
- The importance of synchronous collaboration for solving complex problems
- Building connections through programs like Jam City University
- How fostering team relationships leads to better project outcomes
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) – Kicking Things Off With Nick Cash
(04:44) – Optimizing Product Lifecycle and Team Agility
(08:35) – Integrating Processes with Flexibility
(12:34) – Fostering Occasional Team Interactions
(14:40) – Balancing Mentorship and Independence
(19:06) – Effective Team Communication Boosts Productivity
(22:44) – Fostering Success at Jam City
(25:44) – Leveraging Curiosity for Networking Success
(27:17) – Jam City's Global Talent Strategy
(32:23) – Exploring Meetings vs. Problem-Solving Calls
(34:37) – Comparing In-Person and Virtual Collaboration Perceptions
Where to connect further:
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