Masters of Scale

Rapid Response: What’s wrong with the remote vs. in-office debate? w/Atlassian co-CEO Scott Farquhar

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Jan 18, 2024
Scott Farquhar, co-CEO and co-founder of Atlassian, challenges the norm in the remote vs. in-office work debate. He reveals how 90% of CEOs favor in-office workers for promotions, contradicting his company's findings. With their 'Team Anywhere' initiative, Atlassian embraces flexibility and intentional gatherings to enhance productivity. Scott emphasizes the need for strategic experimentation and a shift in leadership mindset to prepare for the future of work, encouraging companies to rethink traditional structures.
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ADVICE

Intentional Togetherness

  • Build social bonds through intentional togetherness.
  • Don't rely on daily office presence for connection.
INSIGHT

Connection Decay

  • There's no correlation between daily office presence and coworker connection.
  • Intentional gatherings significantly boost connectedness, lasting 3-5 months.
INSIGHT

Output over Presenteeism

  • Mandating office presence is like dictating pen color; output matters, not location.
  • Focus on actual work output, not superficial metrics like presenteeism.
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