How to build cross-functional, hybrid teams that Get Stuff Done
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Argues that cross-functional hybrid teams break silos by shifting from component silos to product teams vs project teams, warns business pressures (billable hours, talent pools) undermine motivation, and cites surprising numbers: employees want remote work (98%), face-to-face requests succeed 34x more successful face-to-face, while only 35% feel more productive remotely and many report burnout. Describes a working setup at Grand Parade: 19 nationalities, 120 teams, seven locations, seven collaboration tools, and recommends onboarding in person, focus on outcomes not tracked activity, document work, and schedule occasional creative co‑location.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction to hybrid teams
- 3:04Cross-functional teams explained
- 11:35Remote work challenges
- 22:42Company culture and CEOs
- 27:50Hybrid vs distributed teams
- 30:39Building hybrid teams
- 32:26Team culture and inclusion
- 34:15Setting expectations and results
- 36:40Individual perspective and feedback
- 42:01Good relationships at work
- 42:43Q&A session
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