MozLando is coming!

I thought I would share a few tips I've learned over the years of how to make the most of these company gatherings. These summits or workweeks are always full of awesomeness, but they can also be confusing and overwhelming.

#1 Seek out people

It's great to have a (short!) list of people you'd like to see in person. Maybe somebody you've only met on IRC / vidyo or bugzilla?

Having a list of people you want to say "thank you" in person to is a great way to approach this. Who doesn't like to hear a sincere "thank you" from someone they work with?

#2 Take advantage of increased bandwidth

I don't know about you, but I can find it pretty challenging at times to get my ideas across in IRC or on an etherpad. It's so much easier in person, with a pad of paper or whiteboard in front of you. You can share ideas with people, and have a latency/lag-free conversation! No more fighting AV issues!

#3 Don't burn yourself out

A week of full days of meetings, code sprints, and blue sky dreaming can be really draining. Don't feel bad if you need to take a breather. Go for a walk or a jog. Take a nap. Read a book. You'll come back refreshed, and ready to engage again.

That's it!

I look forward to seeing you all next week!