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Why Asynchronous Work Beats Real-Time Collaboration
Lucas and Luna unpack the rise of async-first workflows in distributed teams, using GitLab's all-remote handbook as the central case study. They break down how GitLab documents everything, why its CEO calls synchronous meetings a 'tax on productivity,' and the surprising data point: GitLab's 2,000+ employees in 65+ countries operate with fewer than four hours of scheduled meetings per week. Luna pushes back on whether async works for creative roles, and Lucas cites research from Microsoft's 2024 New Future of Work report showing that deep work hours spike in async cultures. The episode also…
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