Zen & the art of the modern workplace -
summary
Argues that workplaces shift from individual cells to spaces designed for minute-by-minute teams and cites social science as justification, invoking Dunbar number 148.4 and the Hawthorne effect as reasons team networks drive productivity. Gives concrete company metrics: Sydney headcount grows from 165 to 881 in 5.5 years (~40% annual growth), 50,000 customers for Jira and Confluence, six global offices. Describes built interventions that work: an Austin staircase that doubles as a stage and meeting hub, a renovated San Francisco warehouse housing ~300 people.
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- 0:00Start
- 8:26Our experience: Software teams driving innovation
- 9:22Today teams face increasing complexity
- 10:16Our values are foundational to innovation and customer dedication
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