Problem

The Life360 Core App Engineering group was experiencing a lack of alignment and cohesion amongst team members due to their dispersed locations across five different countries. This was leading to decreased energy and productivity within the team.

Solution

We organized an in-person conference for the team, which included 40 participants from all five countries. The conference consisted of 20 interactive sessions, including a Unit Test Bash and an AI hackathon, as well as a Fireside chat with company founders and a baseball game. By bringing everyone together in one location, we were able to foster greater alignment, cohesion, and energy within the team.

Impact

Increased alignment and cohesion among team members
Greater energy and productivity within the team
Improved communication between team members across different countries
Inspired new ideas and innovation through the AI hackathon
Fostered a sense of community within the team through social activities like the baseball game
X% increase in overall project completion rate following the conference
X% increase in employee satisfaction following the conference

Team

Project Manager: Jane Smith - Event Coordinator
- Oversaw planning and coordination of event logistics, including venue selection, session scheduling, catering arrangements, and travel accommodations for attendees.
Session Facilitator: John Doe - Senior Software Engineer
- Led multiple interactive sessions during the conference on topics such as unit testing best practices and AI development techniques.
Hackathon Organizer: Sarah Lee - Software Engineer
- Oversaw the organization and execution of the AI hackathon, including participant registration, project guidelines, and judging criteria.
Social Activities Coordinator: Tom Johnson - QA Engineer
- Planned and coordinated social activities for the team, including a baseball game and team dinners.

Global Team Building Conference Boosts Productivity