59. Unlearning The Way We Work w/ Alastair Simpson, Dropbox

Remote First

As the pandemic forced us to adapt to new ways of working, many organizations have embraced the benefits of flexible work arrangements. But as we continue to navigate the remote work landscape, there's still a lot to learn. Let's dive in and learn how Dropbox is designing a virtual-first work culture.

Today, we have Alastair Simpson, VP of Design at Dropbox, a company that has undergone a complete transformation since 2020. He will share his insights on the company's complete shift to a virtual-first work culture. Tune in to today's episode to learn more about Dropbox's virtual first work culture.

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In this episode:

[05:13] Why companies should put the customer at the heart of everything they're doing.

[07:55] The behavior change challenge in embracing remote work culture

[16:50] How to reduce unnecessary meetings

[21:36] How has Dropbox implemented a virtual first approach to work

[28:54] The importance of in-person interaction and meetings in remote work

Connect with Alastair

On Linkedin

Website Dropbox

Resources Mentioned:

Virtual First Toolkit

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