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Working for a Virtual CompanyWorking for a Virtual CompanyHow we do it at MySQLHow we do it at MySQL
Lenz Grimmer <[email protected]>
http://lenzg.net/
2009-05-06, next09 Conference, Hamburg
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David & MontyDavid & Monty
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Make Superior Database Management Available and
Affordable to All.
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MySQL AB, Jan 2008MySQL AB, Jan 2008
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Distributed WorkforceDistributed Workforce● Good: Development & Support● Good: Consulting & Training● Good: Sales● Less suitable: Finance & Admin● Needs capable HR staff● Centralized upper management● Establish early
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Passion and DisagreementPassion and Disagreement
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Social AspectsSocial Aspects● Trust● Passion● Leadership● Self-Motivation● Open/direct communication● Different cultures● Work/life balance
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AdvantagesAdvantages● Hire talent everywhere● Reduced costs for facilities● Time zone coverage● Less distractions● Setting your own work schedule
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DisadvantagesDisadvantages● Work/life balance● Time zone differences● Isolation● Communication overhead● Decision making processes● Meeting colleagues means travelling● Travel restrictions (Visa)
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RequirementsRequirements● Personal skills
● Communication● Language● System administration
● Fast/reliable Internet connection● Platform-neutral formats/protocols
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Activities & IncentivesActivities & Incentives
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Activities & IncentivesActivities & Incentives
● All-company meetings● Team meetings● Travel budget● Life@ Mailinglist● Global sports day● Global culture day
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Collaboration ToolsCollaboration Tools
● Email / Mailing lists● Intranet / Wiki● IRC / Chat● Skype / VoIP● Eventum Issue Tracker● Conference calls
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Thank you!
Lenz Grimmer<[email protected]>
http://lenzg.net/
Questions / DiscussionQuestions / Discussion
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MySQL AB, Jan 2008MySQL AB, Jan 2008● ~400 Employees, ~70% work from home● >25 Countries● Top 5: USA, Sweden, Germany, Russia and
Ireland● 10 subsidiaries/offices
(Uppsala, Cupertino, Munich)● No change due to Sun acquisition