GDC 2025 Session Viewer
Hybrid and Remote Work Roundtable Day 2: Remote
Jessica Damerst (Release Manager, Unknown Worlds Entertainment)
Location: Room 306, South Hall
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Production & Team Leadership
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
What does it take to build and nurture a remote working environment? What are the challenges of working with and coordinating teams across the globe? How can we foster a sense of belonging and inclusion across cultures and timezones? What are the challenges to hiring for and leading a remote team?
During the pandemic, teams switched to working together remotely. As employees return to work, many companies are consciously offering a hybrid or fully remote work environments. With globalization leading to faster and more reliable access to internet, remote development environments are becoming more feasible with each passing year. Yet they present their own unique challenges.
Engage with other industry professionals on the topic of remote working arrangements—including hiring, team leadership, accountability, company events, IT solutions, and more. Challenge the status quo of working a 9-to-5 office job with this collaborative and innovative approach development.
Takeaway
Attendees will expand their knowledge on remote work solutions through a collaborative discussion. Join veterans and new team leaders alike to contemplate the challenges and celebrate the successes of this powerful workplace solution.
Intended Audience
This is for team leaders (of large or small teams) interested in dissecting how to create and support remote or hybrid working environments. Whether the team is already remote or hybrid or considering the change, this roundtable is open to all. Regardless of roundtable topic, both hybrid and remote teams welcome as both types share many topics.
