The Asynchronous Enterprise

Explore the innovative approach to remote work and asynchronous communication in this conference talk from JSConf Hawaii 2020. Discover how GitLab, a company with no physical offices, has grown from 9 to over 900 employees across 55 countries, achieving a valuation of nearly $3 billion. Learn about the key principles that drive GitLab's success, including documenting decisions, asynchronous communication, and focusing on results rather than hours worked. Gain insights into how GitLab maintains its core values of collaboration, efficiency, diversity, inclusion, iteration, and transparency in an all-remote environment. Understand the challenges and benefits of building an asynchronous enterprise, and explore practical strategies for implementing these principles in your own organization.