Doist COO Allan Christensen on remote ops, perfecting hiring, designing ops for career development, the ideal employee feedback loop
Update: 2023-12-19
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Are you ready for a deep dive into the world of remote work, productivity, and leadership? Let us whisk you away on a journey with our special guest, Alan Christensen, the COO of Duist, a trailblazing SaaS company. Alan’s story, which starts from humble beginnings in a family pipe business, catapults into an unlikely tech career, is an inspiration to us all. He sheds light on the dynamic relationship between a CEO and COO, and how their duties are divided at Duist. Get ready to be inspired, as we uncover the secrets of Duist's success without traditional institutional investments.
Now let's shift gears and look to the future - a future where remote work is at the forefront. As we navigate this new landscape, we find ourselves pondering the role of asynchronous communication in remote work settings. What makes it so effective? How does it influence work-life balance? And even more tantalizing, how exactly does it promote a more productive work environment? Join us as we discuss these burning questions and share our experiences utilizing our product, Twist, to foster asynchronous communication within our own team. We delve into the crucial role of documentation and transparency in remote work, ensuring that decisions are not just made but also recorded for future reference.
Lastly, we tackle the important topics of recruitment, career growth, and feedback processes. Hear about our unique hiring system and how it's shaped our company culture. Our discussion evolves towards career progression and the importance of having a proper framework for career growth. Learn how we have recently adopted a new platform for professional development, and how we manage the challenges of leading a remote team. And for a twist, you won't want to miss Alan's account of an odd trademark infringement case, displaying the lengths some will go, even without a case. So buckle up, and join us for this enlightening conversation about the evolving world of work.
Now let's shift gears and look to the future - a future where remote work is at the forefront. As we navigate this new landscape, we find ourselves pondering the role of asynchronous communication in remote work settings. What makes it so effective? How does it influence work-life balance? And even more tantalizing, how exactly does it promote a more productive work environment? Join us as we discuss these burning questions and share our experiences utilizing our product, Twist, to foster asynchronous communication within our own team. We delve into the crucial role of documentation and transparency in remote work, ensuring that decisions are not just made but also recorded for future reference.
Lastly, we tackle the important topics of recruitment, career growth, and feedback processes. Hear about our unique hiring system and how it's shaped our company culture. Our discussion evolves towards career progression and the importance of having a proper framework for career growth. Learn how we have recently adopted a new platform for professional development, and how we manage the challenges of leading a remote team. And for a twist, you won't want to miss Alan's account of an odd trademark infringement case, displaying the lengths some will go, even without a case. So buckle up, and join us for this enlightening conversation about the evolving world of work.
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