Rolling out the red carpet for remote meetings

In an effort to improve remote meetings, Tailscale, a fully remote company, has implemented a novel approach inspired by Chelsea Troy's insights, which involves using a virtual environment in Teamflow where participants queue at a microphone on a 2D plane to speak, akin to a red carpet setup. This method effectively utilizes existing social norms, making it intuitive and reducing interruptions, as the physical act of queuing and waiting mirrors real-world interactions and accommodates internet latency. This system addresses common issues in remote meetings, such as people talking over each other and unclear transitions between speakers, by providing clear visual cues and a structured order, resulting in smoother and more efficient communication. While it is not a complete solution to all remote meeting challenges, it represents a significant improvement over traditional methods, which is particularly noteworthy in the often challenging domain of virtual meetings.