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Pannaga Perumal
Pannaga Perumal

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What makes "MAANG special?

For all who don't know what MAANG is it's an abbreviation which stands for
Meta,Apple,Amazon,Netflix and Google. Have you wondered why these big tech companies are so successfull.Let us try to go a little deeper and understand.

In a conventional organization ther will be a hierarchy of employees like CEO,manger,team lead,team member.This hirarchy will sometime create a non friendly working atmosphere to it's employees this reduces the productivity of the employees.
Here's where the MAANG companies takes over by understanding the problem they have aimed to create a best working atmosphere to its employees.

'Google workplace'

These big tech companies creates a bond between the employees and the company to create a homely atmosphere.The work culture here will be lot more than just getting paid for the job they do.
They give their employees a identity one who works in google is googler And also they provide dedicated hours of their work for the employees where they can work on the project of their intrest this feature is one of the crowd major reason why MAANG is dream company for many techies.
The book 'The culture code' explain how these big teams work.The book explains the in and out of all the successful and well performing teams.

Also they try to keep their work places creative as possible so as to boost their performance.Also these workplaces will be covered with lush greenery as staying with the nature gives positive energy.

Amazon workplace

The above picture is the Amazon headquarters in silicon valley the lush green surrounding makes the place beautiful.These workplace has replaced the old cubicle format with small discussion rooms where employees can collaborate on their projects.Every corner of the place will have a white board where people can display their thoughts and ideas. Even the smallest thing that we make in our work culture may affect the company's growth.

By taking these MAANG companies as their inspiration the start ups are incorporating the changes and are creating a healthy work atmosphere for its employees.

how to build one?

Here are few important points that you should consider.
Actually building does not mean building the next tech empire.The principles can be applied to almost every team and a community whether it may be a football team or a Tesla production line.To establish such a organisation you need to create a feeling of oneness among them.
Few points that must be considered,

  • Create a vulnerability
    Develop a feeling where the companies problem is his problem the company's success will be his success that motivates him to work.

  • Respect every opinion
    The lead must hear to everyone's suggestions,as people tend to stay where they are valued.

  • Give them me time
    Every member must be given his me time where he has the liberty to do or work on the things of his/her intrest this makes rejoice.

So,big tech empires are not only built on big projects but also in small and creative changes that makes them stand out and create value for both it's customers and employees.

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