Sandro Maia’s Post

Overwhelmed by all the details but afraid if you don't keep track of them, your team will lose focus? You're not alone. Struggle with holding everyone accountable? I’ll design accountability structures that empower your team while creating a culture of accountability and at the same time lightens your load as a leader. Do you find it hard to let go of tasks? I’ll help you build systems that enable effective delegation, allowing you to focus on your vision while ensuring tasks are completed reliably.

Points are points are points are points. They have no direct correlation with time. They have no direct correlation with effort. They have no direct correlation with complexity. They especially have no relevance outside of the team doing the pointing. If you are a leader in an organization and you're managing by a team's points, you're too far in the weeds. You need to tie metrics to outcomes versus points or velocity, which are only relevant inside of that team.

The Four Keys to Creating Team Accountability 🗝️🔑 What are the most critical things you can do as a leader to help your team become accountable to itself? 🤔 We found the attached article to be an insightful read! 📖✨ https://lnkd.in/ga5yhQ9Z

Leadership saying "you need to see the bigger picture" to their team members is not just jargon for Klaar's customers because our product features actually facilitate that thoroughly, and many such simple (but powerful!) product experiences that contribute to building a high-performing, people-centric company 📈 A majority of these features were developed based on inputs from customers themselves. Interestingly, we weren't the first ones they gave the feedback to, but we were the first ones to build :) Essentially, we didn't put them on MUTE after running a VOICE-of-customer program 🙈

Do you ever have to deal with toxic team members? Sometimes one toxic person can make things hard for the team. This isn't just a small issue, it can really hurt how well your team works and how much they want to do well. Good leaders know they need to deal with this kind of problem right away. I’ll be honest, I didn’t always do this well when I was a leader before. Here's what I learned: When everyone on the team feels important and treated right, it's not just about finishing the work, it's about doing the best we can together! So if you're the leader of a team, ask yourself - are you helping your team to do better, or are you ignoring the problems?

The final phase of a team's journey can be tough for the leader. People move on, but you built the team and gave it everything you have - it’s tough to just let it go. When there is a reorg, the DNA you have built will no longer exist. I’m right at that stage, and it's hard. But every end is a new beginning, and a chance to build something even better :) Ryan Murphy covered the 5 stages of a team lifecycle in his great article: https://lnkd.in/drvfWj3v 1. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 - the team is coming together 2. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 - you experience difficulties/disagreements 3. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 - the team direction and goals are settled 4. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 - you reach an effective routine 5. 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - the team is winding down     It's rare when people get to see stage #5, but it's an interesting experience.

Over my career, I’ve noticed something that’s made a huge difference in my approach with teams: understanding the difference between leading and managing. To me, managing a team is about structure, processes, and ensuring every task aligns with goals. It's the roadmap—the “how” and the “what” to reach objectives. Leading, on the other hand, is about creating vision, inspiration, and encouraging growth. It’s about connecting with people and giving them the confidence to take ownership and innovate. Leadership is what keeps the passion alive, especially during challenging times. Both are essential, but here’s the trick: knowing when to lead and when to manage. Find that balance, and you'll see your team evolve beyond just achieving targets. What’s your take on this balance? Drop your thoughts below😊

As a team leader, it is important to know what needs to be done however it is critical to know WHAT NOT TO DO. Please share your suggestions on what to be avoided as a team leader.

Building a winning team starts with the right players. Who you choose to surround yourself with can make or break your success. Here are key questions to ask when building your team: - Are they a team player? - Are they willing to contribute? - Are they eager to learn and grow? - Do they align with your vision and values? - Do they have leadership potential? Remember, skills can be developed, but a strong team culture is built on the foundation of the right people.