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Oxide and Friends

Cultural Idiosyncrasies

Apr 3, 2024
01:27:17
Snipd AI
Steve Klabnik, Oxide colleague, joins for a chat on cultural idiosyncrasies at Oxide. Topics include demo Fridays, no-meet Wednesdays, dog-pile debugging, RFDs, and eliminating performance reviews. The conversation touches on engineering culture, remote-friendly features, morning water-cooler meetings, and the value of praise. Additionally, they discuss the transition to a chat-first workplace culture, technology nostalgia, and the challenges of using metrics to assess engineering productivity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Positive feedback is crucial for fostering a positive work environment and boosting morale.
  • Maintaining a balance between praise and constructive feedback is essential for effective communication.

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Positive Feedback and Praise Importance

Giving positive feedback and praise is crucial in fostering a positive work environment. It's important to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and achievements of colleagues. Positive feedback boosts morale and motivates individuals to continue doing good work. Sharing praise openly and sincerely helps build trust and strengthens relationships within the team.

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