Innovating Through Distributed Teams

This chapter explores the 'psych week' initiative and the concept of 'Ship It teams' formed during hackathons, highlighting the benefits of team diversity. It discusses how distributed teams can outperform co-located ones by leveraging a wider talent pool, emphasizing the importance of asynchronous communication and flexibility in work arrangements. Additionally, the chapter addresses the challenges leaders face in transitioning to a distributed work model and the necessity of fostering informal interactions to enhance collaboration and well-being.