Can a company truly thrive with a remote workforce while maintaining a flat management structure? Look no further than GitHub, a trailblazing organization that has not only embraced the challenges of remote work but has redefined the very essence of organizational success.
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Julio Avalos. Julio the former Chief Business and Operations Officer at GitHub and the co-founder of Shades, a curated news app. Julio has also held prominent positions at Observable and Merico, shaping their strategies, operations and legal affairs.
In our conversation with Julio, we discuss organizational structure and remote work at GitHub. Julio shares his experiences from his time at GitHub, including the challenges of managing a remote workforce. We talk about GitHub's flat management model and how they had to adapt their approach as the company grew. Julio emphasizes the importance of flexibility and autonomy for different teams and departments. We also talk about the challenges of shifting focus to enterprise clients and the importance of defining and documenting company culture and values. We touch on empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, personal growth in the workplace, and the creation of Shades, a curated news app.
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