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World Congress 2023 • Nov 10, 2023

Panel: New Work

Oliver Winzenried , Cathrin Möller , Alexander Lichter , Mario-Leander Reimer , Tanja Ulianova

The shift to hybrid work is an existential test for engineering teams. Discover why optimizing enterprise tooling and adapting junior onboarding are mandatory for retaining elite tech talent.

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#1 about 3 min

New roles and disciplines in hybrid working environments

Adapting to hybrid work requires strong self-motivation and personal discipline rather than reducing the total workload.

#2 about 3 min

Benefits of onsite client visits for distributed teams

Making occasional onsite visits builds trust and deeply contextualizes product requirements for remote developers.

#3 about 2 min

Challenges and limitations of hybrid workshop environments

Mixing remote and in-person participants during workshops often creates poor experiences and alienation.

#4 about 2 min

Transitioning client relationships from onsite to fully remote

Traditional clients successfully transformed into effective remote partners through sudden procedural shifts forced by the pandemic.

#5 about 3 min

Designing physical office spaces for enhanced collaboration setups

Creating varied office configurations with advanced multi-camera tracking systems bridges the gap between remote and onsite staff.

#6 about 5 min

Experimenting with communication tools for remote tech teams

Committing to trial periods for various chat and whiteboarding tools helps teams discover the best software fit.

#7 about 2 min

Providing fundamental equipment and internet access to employees

Funding high-speed internet and high-quality monitors establishes equality and baseline productivity for all remote contributors.

#8 about 3 min

Establishing dedicated boundary areas for home working spaces

Creating a distinct physical space for work at home prevents burnout and sets boundaries away from personal areas.

#9 about 3 min

Managing hybrid meetings effectively using dedicated moderation processes

Utilizing a clear agenda, timeboxing, and intentional guidance ensures remote participants remain actively engaged in discussions.

#10 about 2 min

Cultivating an inclusive call culture for decentralized teams

Fostering shared responsibility for communication norms eliminates side conversations and integrates online team members seamlessly.

#11 about 3 min

Adapting leadership styles for younger software engineering talent

Proactively prompting junior developers for obstacles replaces missing visual cues of frustration in virtual settings.

#12 about 4 min

Sustaining company culture against fully remote competition models

Designing attractive office environments with social perks combats the risk of disconnected employees treating jobs as purely transactional.

#13 about 2 min

Predictions for the future evolution of hybrid workspaces

Technology and individual preferences will dictate flexible environments that retain top tier professionals.

Matching moments

2:34 min

Aligning hybrid office configurations to an all-remote working culture

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:08 min

Balancing remote work advantages with team connectivity requirements

Evelyn Forstner · LIVE

5:03 min

Flexible remote work strategies in software engineering

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

3:42 min

Fostering cultural integration and tailored remote work strategies

Mark Schaub Mark Schaub · WWC 2024

5:01 min

Remote work and co-working spaces for developers

Chris Heilmann +2 · LIVE

52 sec

Balancing remote flexibility across distributed European hubs

Mike Butcher Mike Butcher +1 · WWC 2024

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