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Culture at Atlassian
How it shapes what we are and what we do and
why we are so proud of it.
16. Why is this awesome?
•Reduces communication waste
•No decisions by fear
•A fair playground for all
•Better decisions if you have all the information
•You attract (and repel) the right people
17. Honesty and integrity are really important to
me and they are personal principles and
knowing that I am coming to work with
people who shared this values make me feel
very good.
EDITH TOM, TEAM LEAD
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32. “No politics. No decisions by fear. We
believe in working—and playing—hard,
with people who’ve got your back.”
33. “To say that I love Atlassian, and the people I
work with every day would be a massive
understatement.
This place has changed my life in so many
ways it is difficult to express.”
JASON BERRY, DEVELOPER
43. How do I start?
•Print some kudos cards
•Let people fill them up and hand them over to the
nominee during standup (public recognition)
•Optional (if budget allows): company pays for a small
kudos gift (5$ - 20$)
Video: Gratitude is True Intrinsic Motivation, Send a Kudo Today!
60. Try running a shipit / hackathon every few months
•Be bold!
•Exercise your product muscle
•Play with new technologies
•Pitch your idea. Build presentation skills
•Lots of product ideas came from shipit
•Play as a team… have fun!
62. 20% time
•Playing with new technologies.
•You build your own thing. Recognition from colleagues.
•It prevents burn out.
•Fix what bothers you. Improve your development loop.
•Lots of product ideas came from 20%.
68. All hands benefits
•Direct access to our founders and leaders. You can ask
anything to them about any topic.
•Understand what other departments are doing
•Forum where we can discuss and ask questions about our
future
•Meet new hires
•Understand strategies and goals. Think globally about where
Atlassian is going. See the big picture.
The hidden value of All Hands (Sten Pittet)