Config 2022 - What makes collaboration click? - Cristen Torrey (Config 2022)

When people with different areas of expertise come together to solve a problem, it can feel absolutely magical. Diverse perspectives unlock novel ideas that no individual could have on their own. But collaboration doesn't always seem to flourish, so where does it go wrong? In this talk, Cristen will be sharing how the Figma Research Team answers these questions and what they’ve learned about the collaborative mindsets of the most successful teams. Check out Cristen’s slides on the Figma Community: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1105935228692279278 If you’re interested in participating in Figma’s research program, sign up here: https://www.userinterviews.com/opt-in/xqaqdknRmRjJEPAr9WpqqJJk 00:00 - Introduction 1:09 - Interviewing Figma designers 3:37 - What does good collaboration look like? 4:48 - How do software teams collaborate? 6:02 - Collaboration preferences aren’t universal 7:00 - We’re aligned on solving problems for customers 8:20 - Five collaboration behaviors that lead to great products 13:30 - Where to start improving collaboration 16:29 - Multiply feedback groups 17:26 - Invest in your cultural core 18:34 - Make the breadth of your collaboration network visible 19:10 - Summary 20:43 - Closing #Figma #Config #Config2022 #FigJam #Tutorial #NothingGreatIsMadeAlone