Uncharted Waters: The Hidden Pitfalls Every Product Manager Must Avoid or Risk Sinking Their Ship

šŸ”„ For those who've ever faced the challenge of building a product team from scratch, this one's for you... šŸ”„ Imagine this: You're tasked with building a product team of 35 in just 2 years. Not only that, but you're also navigating the complexities of a new culture. Sounds daunting, right? šŸŒŖļø Enter Sailendra Kumar, the mastermind who did just that, and more. šŸŒŸ Join us on "Product Team Success" as we delve into: āž› FROM SCRATCH TO SUCCESS: How Sailendra built an entire R&D partnership, transitioning from Staffing Solutions to Indeed Pay. āž› CULTURAL TECTONICS: The seismic shifts that led to the closure of the London office and the challenges of adapting to a new workplace culture. āž› RADICAL CANDOR: Finding the perfect balance in leadership and communication. āž› REVOLUTIONIZING AN INDUSTRY: Sailendra's vision to bring transparency and efficiency to the staffing industry. āž› TEAM DYNAMICS: The art of hiring, building, and nurturing a team from its infancy. āž› **EMPATHY & COLLABORATION**: The non-negotiable traits for a harmonious and productive team. āž› NAVIGATING CHANGE: The importance of over communication and ensuring everyone's on board. āž› SUCCESS METRICS: Crafting quantitative definitions of success for product management teams. āž› THE POWER OF INTROSPECTION: Sailendra's personal journey of self-awareness, influence, and effective communication. āž› LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES: The triad of direction, data, and people. āž› ACQUISITION STRATEGY The mantra of "Eliminate, Automate, Simplify" and its role in user experience. Hosted by Ross Webb this episode is a masterclass in leadership, team-building, and product management. šŸ”Š Don't miss out: [Product Team Success - Building a Product Team from Scratch: Navigating New Cultures and Challenges with Sailendra Kumar] Stay curious. Stay inspired. Stay tuned.

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Welcome to "Product Team Success: Real-World Career Advice for Product". I'm your host, Ross Webb, and I'm here to supercharge your journey, whether you're climbing the ladder to the C-suite or already leading from the top. Our content is your secret weapon - offering insights into business metrics, data-driven strategies, and stakeholder navigation, all tailored to propel you forward and keep you excelling in your role. We believe in 'productizing' yourself and your team, leading the charge towards product success with a no-nonsense, no-fluff approach. We're paving the path in an innovative realm we call 'Data-Driven Empathy'. We'll tackle an array of topics, from securing investment for data analytics, to acing product interviews, to presenting product direction with authority. So, subscribe now to "Product Team Success", join our community of pioneers, and let's together redefine the landscape of product leadership! Get ready to be invigorated, inspired, and informed, as we revolutionize product leadership, one episode at a time!