At Work with The Ready

Most of us are working remotely. But we're just treading water, we haven't really mastered it. That's why it's important to talk about remote work after the novelty wears off—when the home office is just... the office. In this episode, we speak with Sid Sijbrandij, Cofounder and CEO of GitLab, about how their 1,290 team members work remotely in support of a $2.75B business. For Sid's team, remote work is a way of life. What can we learn from them?In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans explore what happens when a company isn't forced to be remote, but actually wants to be.Learn more about Sid on LinkedIn and Twitter.Learn More about GitLab at their website or on Twitter.Learn more about GitLab’s remote work policies.Mentioned references: Y Combinator GitLab Handbook GitLab Unfiltered Our book is available now at bravenewwork.comWe want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.comLooking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

It's the question that's on everyone's mind these days: "What does the future hold?" In moments like these when uncertainty is especially high, having the right lenses and mental models is the difference between being ready and being overwhelmed.In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans speak with Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick at WIRED and author of The Inevitable, about how he thinks (about how he thinks) about predicting the future. And we make some guesses of our own.Learn more about Kevin at his website and find him on Twitter.Mentioned references: The Jetsons Brian Eno Lateral thinking The Inevitable, by Kevin Kelly (2016) Scenario thinking Contagion (2011 film) Star Trek communicator 1984, by George Orwell (1949) ------------------------------------------Our book is available now at bravenewwork.comWe want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.comLooking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

With the Ready For Anything series behind us, we're jumping right in to Season Three of the podcast! For this season, we're going to play with the format—making it shorter, sweeter, and (hopefully) even more helpful.Before the pandemic, many of our technologies, markets, and institutions had what Douglas Rushkoff calls an "antihuman agenda." Today, the limitations of that agenda are showing. In this episode of Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans speak with Douglas about how our economic and social operating systems need to change (and are changing) to meet this moment.Learn more about Douglas at his website and on LinkedIn.Learn more about Team Human at the website or by listening to the Team Human podcast.Mentioned references: Team Human - Douglas Rushkoff Get Back In The Box - Douglas Rushkoff Jack Welch, Chairman and CEO of GE Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus - Douglas Rushkoff Bullshit Jobs - David Graeber “The Bilderberg Group” Ricardo Semler's quote "mandala" Skunk Works Norman Vincent Peale and The Power of Positive Thinking ---------------------------Our book is available now at bravenewwork.comWe want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.comLooking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com

This is the thirteenth and final episode in a series devoted to teams in transition due to the Novel Coronavirus. It's about more than simply adapting to remote work—it's about adopting (in the midst of this chaos) a way of working that will make you ready for anything.Today's episode explores the area of compensation and the role that will play in navigating this uncertainty.This Brave New Work miniseries with Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans is based on The Ready's OS Canvas which is featured in Brave New Work.Mentioned references: George Michael - Freedom! -Ready For Anything - Strategy: BNW Ep. 24 Send the questions you'd like to see answered in this series to podcast@theready.comDoes your team need help navigating this moment? Email us at hello@theready.com

Explore the vital themes of mastery and personal growth in adapting to new challenges. Discover how quirky skills foster confidence in remote management and help overcome perfectionism. Redefine mastery by prioritizing insight-driven learning over mere memorization, advocating for psychological safety in a risk-taking culture. Embrace curiosity and humility for effective leadership while emphasizing the role of mastery in navigating modern life’s complexities. Learn how to balance leveraging expertise and fostering team skill-building during crises.

Explore the vital role of membership in organizations, from cultivating relationships to establishing team boundaries. Discover how enthusiasm and humility can transform team dynamics while addressing the challenge of belonging in a disconnected world. Learn the importance of rituals in fostering cohesion and safety among members. Delve into the balance between coherence and diversity in teams, highlighting the need for transparency and regular check-ins. Lastly, uncover strategies for building adaptive workplaces capable of thriving amidst disruption.

Explore the intricate dance of information sharing within organizations and how it shapes effective communication. Delve into the impact of news consumption on mental health, advocating for balance amidst negativity. Revolutionary digital tools are reshaping workplace dynamics, fostering transparency and community. Discover the delicate line between vulnerability and information overload in leadership. Finally, learn about navigating emotional boundaries and empathy in group dynamics, ensuring respect and support among colleagues.

Meetings are undergoing a major transformation in the remote work landscape. The focus is on fostering psychological safety to encourage open communication among team members. Decision-making styles reveal much about personal dynamics, highlighting the balance between analytical thought and intuition. To optimize virtual gatherings, strategies like check-ins and breakout sessions come into play, enhancing engagement and collaboration. Emphasizing trust and adaptability is crucial for navigating these evolving workplace dynamics.

Explore the intriguing dynamics of organizational workflows and their significance in a post-pandemic world. The hosts humorously tackle the fashion dilemma of professional attire versus comfort. Uncover strategies for reducing dependencies and enhancing team autonomy, alongside insights on optimizing task management for better outcomes. Delve into the intricacies of inter-team collaboration and workflow handoffs, illustrated through engaging real-world examples. Finally, learn how aligning workflows with strategic goals can drive efficiency and impact.

Explore how innovation thrives in chaos, especially during a pandemic. The hosts discuss the joy of adopting pets as a motivational tool. They highlight the need for innovation beyond R&D and how constraints can foster creativity. The rise of side hustles among the creative class is emphasized, showcasing cultural resilience. Remote work dynamics are dissected, focusing on emotional intelligence and user experience. Finally, practical strategies for promoting serendipity and fresh insights in organizations are shared.