Uncharted Waters: The Hidden Pitfalls Every Product Manager Must Avoid or Risk Sinking Their Ship
š„ For those who've ever faced the challenge of building a product team from scratch, this one's for you... š„ 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? šŖļø Enter Sailendra Kumar, the mastermind who did just that, and more. š Join us on "Product Team Success" as we delve into: ā FROM SCRATCH TO SUCCESS: How Sailendra built an entire R&D partnership, transitioning from Staffing Solutions to Indeed Pay. ā CULTURAL TECTONICS: The seismic shifts that led to the closure of the London office and the challenges of adapting to a new workplace culture. ā RADICAL CANDOR: Finding the perfect balance in leadership and communication. ā REVOLUTIONIZING AN INDUSTRY: Sailendra's vision to bring transparency and efficiency to the staffing industry. ā TEAM DYNAMICS: The art of hiring, building, and nurturing a team from its infancy. ā **EMPATHY & COLLABORATION**: The non-negotiable traits for a harmonious and productive team. ā NAVIGATING CHANGE: The importance of over communication and ensuring everyone's on board. ā SUCCESS METRICS: Crafting quantitative definitions of success for product management teams. ā THE POWER OF INTROSPECTION: Sailendra's personal journey of self-awareness, influence, and effective communication. ā LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES: The triad of direction, data, and people. ā 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. 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.