TTT: Fall 2024
TTT Schedule
Timing is approximate and subject to change.
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TTT Meeting
10:00am - 5:00pm
• Welcome & Announcements
• Peer Talks
• Lunch
• Breakout Session
• Peer Talks
• Discussion Based Q&A
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Arrivals, Reception, Departures
7:00am | Durham Bus Departs
7:30am | Falls Church Bus Departs
5:00pm | Rooftop Reception
• Dinner & Toasts
7:00pm | Depart from Richmond
9:30pm | Arrive back to Falls Church & Durham
This fall we will gather in Downtown Richmond, Virginia for a one-day company all-hands event. We'll enjoy time together at Common House, we'll have exclusive access to Union Hall and the Courtyard. During the event you can expect to hear updates on company metrics and news, get inspired by your peers, and collaborate and connect with your teammates. Additional events will be planned throughout the week and team members can expect to work from either the Durham or Falls Church office throughout Viget Week.
Important Information
If you have any questions, please reach out to the People Team in Slack, #people-team.
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Viget Week Schedule
Tuesday
• Travel (for Remote, Boulder)
Wednesday
• In-office Work Day | Durham & Falls Church
• 4:30 - 7:30pm | Optional Durham Fall Fête
• 4:30 - 7:30pm | Optional Falls Church Fall Fête
Thursday
• 7:00am - 10:00pm | TTT in Richmond, VA
• ~7am Buses Depart from Durham and Falls Church
• 9:30am - Drivers should plan to arrive by this time
• 7:00pm - Buses and drivers will depart Richmond
• ~9pm Buses Return to Durham and Falls Church
Friday
• In-office Work Day | Durham & Falls Church
• FLF (in-office event) | Durham & Falls Church
• Evening Travel (for Remote, Boulder)
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Documentation and Links
• Falls Church | Simply Sonesta Suites
• Durham | The Durham
Travel Information
• Viget Week | Flights, Amtrak, Etc.
• TTT | Buses
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Packing List
Toiletries, Contacts or Glasses, and Medications
We will have backup sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer, Advil and other generic medications, and first aid kit available for the group.
Sun protection like sunscreen, sunglasses, hat for outdoor events as needed.
Wallet, ID, Credit Card
Cell phone and Cell Phone Charger
Attire
• Casual outfits for meetings
• Viget.com portrait outfit - Avoid all black, all white or extremely bright colors that can wash you out or distract from your face. The same goes for busy patterns or logos.
• Layers for all weather (jacket or sweatshirt for chilly mornings and evenings)
• Fall Fête is an outdoor event
• We will be outside for portions of TTT (weather pending)
Laptop, laptop charger, mouse, and display adapter if traveling in, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
We are encouraging everyone to not bring their laptops to TTT (Thursday). Let’s take a break from the screen and connect face to face. Unless you are a speaker please plan to travel laptop-free.
Travel entertainment. Don’t forget to pack and charge your Kindle, a deck of cards, or a good book to read.
Travel comforts. Ear plugs, travel pillow, airport safe snacks.
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Planning What to Wear
Tuesday: Travel [Boulder, Remote], In-Office Time
Comfortable outfit for the flight and ground transportation ride.
Wednesday: In-Office Time
Pack comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes! Join in for our optional Fall Fête picnic in both Durham and Falls Church.
Thursday: TTT
Everyone will retake their staff photo for Viget.com at TTT. Plan an outfit accordingly. We will be both indoors and outdoors. Plan for layers.
Friday: In-Office Time, FLF, Travel Home [Boulder, Remote]
FAQ
What's TTT?
- TTT = Third Third Thursday, our way of saying "quarterly all-hands meeting".
What's Viget Week?
- Viget Week or "TTT Week" is the week leading up to our Spring and Fall events. Our remote and Boulder teammates descend upon Durham and Falls Church. In addition to in-person collaboration and lab specific focus time, we host alumni and family picnics, game nights, and waffle breakfasts.
- You can expect to see optional Vigety events scheduled throughout the week in addition to TTT, project specific work, and dedicated team time.
Are any events planned for Monday, October 14th?
- Monday, October 14th is a regular work day.
If I'm not traveling, what can I expect on Tuesday, October 15th?
- Tuesday, October 15th will kick off Viget week when out of towners travel to Durham or Falls Church Tuesday evening. There may be optional events scheduled. Otherwise it is a regular work day.
Where can I join the conversation surrounding the event?
How should I prepare for Viget Week?
- Be well rested
- Be on time
- Be as social as your personality allows
What should I be doing during TTT?
- Be present and engaged.
Will TTT be recorded?
- No, fall TTT is an in-person event.
What can I expect from a Viget TTT?
- Check out Barn's blog post to get some TTT history and how they're structured today.
I am traveling to Durham or Falls Church for TTT, how should I track my time?
- Track travel time to Viget Labs > Travel > Internal Travel.
I am traveling to Durham or Falls Church for TTT, will I have time reserved in RPM for travel?
- Possibly. If you are traveling during core hours, you will have time reserved in Forecast and will have time reserved in RPM during Viget Week.
I am flying to Durham or Falls Church for TTT, how should I plan to get to and from the airport?
- Ground transportation will be covered via BILL Spend & Expense travel funds.
- Ride shares are encouraged. Check out the tabs in this spreadsheet and look to your calendar for more information.
As a TTT traveler what travel costs are covered?
- Please review the Viget Travel KB for more information on what costs are eligible for reimbursement during required TTT travel. See Aubrey with any questions.
I am a TTT presenter, how should I track my time for TTT prep?
- Please track time preparing your TTT talk to Viget Labs > Professional Development.
How should I track my time for Viget Week and TTT?
- Everyone will have 8 hours reserved in RPM for TTT. Folks who are traveling may also have time reserved for travel.
- Thursday - track 8 hours to Viget Labs > General for TTT.
- If you are a TTT presenter and you work additional time on Thursday (up early for presentation prep, etc.), please track your actual time spent on prep to Viget Labs > Professional Development (in addition to the TTT hours above).
- Do not track Optional Viget Week events.
Will there be an opportunity to retake my viget.com photo?
- Yes, everyone will have there Viget.com photo retaken at TTT.