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Leadership Insights from Silicon Valley's Tech Giant
Join Dr Libby Sander as she interviews Tristan Cameron, who spent 11 years in management roles at Google. From his early days at Mountain View headquarters to leading teams across ads, engineering, and cloud operations, Tristan shares candid insights about managing at scale in one of the world's most innovative companies.

Key Discussion Points:

Managing across functions in a 165,000-person organization
Google's 9 pillars of innovation and how they drive culture
The evolution of workplace design and its impact on productivity
AI's transformative effect on knowledge work
Transitioning from corporate leadership to startup advisory roles
Building influence without authority in complex organizations

Timestamps:
1:15 How he landed at Google from Australia
5:35 What working at Google is REALLY like
9:28 Managing at scale: The challenges nobody talks about
13:10 Google's innovation culture secrets
21:38 AI's impact on the workplace (his honest take)
25:16 Google's legendary office design philosophy
32:56 Career transition advice
37:47 How to get hired at Google today

About This Episode:
This conversation explores the realities of leadership in high-growth technology companies, offering practical insights for managers navigating complex organizational dynamics. Tristan reflects on Google's approach to innovation, the intentional design of collaborative workspaces, and the cultural shifts happening as AI reshapes knowledge work.

Episode Highlights:

The difference between managing down versus managing across in large organizations
How Google's workplace design philosophy supports both focus and collaboration
Why the company's famous perks evolved as the organization scaled
Practical advice for professionals seeking roles in competitive tech environments
The current state of AI adoption in corporate environments

About Our Guest:
Tristan Cameron is a Bond University MBA graduate who spent over a decade in Silicon Valley, including 11 years at Google in various management roles. He recently returned to Australia and is now focused on supporting local startups and sharing insights from his experience in the global tech ecosystem.
About The Floor Plan:
The Floor Plan examines how physical and organizational design impacts workplace performance, employee wellbeing, and business outcomes. Hosted by workplace researcher Dr Libby Sander.


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