Moving Fast at Scale

GOTO Chicago 2020

Most companies slow down as they get larger, but some actually get faster. Based on the speaker's experiences leading high-performing engineering teams at Google, eBay, and Stitch Fix, this session will outline the culture, the organization, and the practices that can help a company move fast as it grows.

We will start with a culture of psychological safety and cross-functional collaboration. Next, we will describe an organization made up of small, autonomous teams directly aligned with business objectives. Finally, we will discuss the importance of focus and prioritization in making sure we are consistently delivering value to our customers.

All these techniques and approaches are available to everyone, and practical examples in this talk will help other organizations on their journey.