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OFFICE HOURS: Developing Global Teams: Strategies & Tips
Becca Gronau
Now more than ever it is important to effectively lead teams that span timezones and even continents. With over 15 years experience leading technology teams both large and small, I have learned a few lessons along the way. I've outsourced, I've insourced, and I've built teams in locations...
Now more than ever it is important to effectively lead teams that span timezones and even continents. With over 15 years experience leading technology teams both large and small, I have learned a few lessons along the way. I've outsourced, I've insourced, and I've built teams in locations where none previously existed. I've excelled at developing teams with a high degree of psychological safety, collaboration, and productivity. What are the biggest challenges that I've faced and how did I over come them? Join me to learn a little bit more about strategies you can implement to help you develop your global teams.
Meet The Speaker
Becca Gronau
Director of Software Engineering at Elsevier
Raised on a small Ohio farm, I grew up knowing the meaning of commitment, perseverance, and hard work. Those early in life lessons have served me well both personally and professionally.
After gaining my foundation as a developer, I progressed through technical leadership roles such as tech lead, architect, and director; often wearing more than one hat at a time. I am often called upon when things aren’t going well because I am focused, decisive, and have the ability to inspire teams to rise above their current situation.
I subscribe to the philosophy of servant leadership and work hard every day to exemplify that behavior. I see my role as an enabler. “What can I do to make your job easier and more enjoyable?” Keeping that question at the forefront of my mind allows me to create productive teams, with high quality output, who are happy.
Simply put, I love creating and working with amazing teams who solve complex problems in order to build innovative solutions that better the lives of our users.
Becca is a part of the mentorship program at PowerToFly. Learn more here.
Q&A
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Is there any opportunity to remotely from India
Posted on 2020-05-14 -
In a workplace where decisions are taken without enough analysis or empathy, how could you encourage a “Disagree and Commit” behavior or motivation among your team if not even you agree with what...
Posted on 2020-05-14 -
What are your recommendation for preventing a loss of clear communication among team members during these stressful times?
Posted on 2020-05-14 -
How to build International relations ? How to convert your Connections to your Clients ? How to onboard international Companies as a partner ?
Posted on 2020-05-14 -
How to create an open and safe company culture? (all remotely) Thanks
Posted on 2020-05-13 -
What skill set is a must for an "enabler"?
Posted on 2020-05-13 -
How do you make team members feel part of the "tribe" or part of the bigger whole while being distributed? How do you manage teams across various time zones?
Posted on 2020-05-13 -
Hi Becca, how do you maintain consistent culture across different offices? (or does consistency matter?)
Posted on 2020-05-08
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