This chapter explores the significance of autonomy within a team, emphasizing the role of trust, delegation, and support in creating a conducive environment for success. It discusses the importance of trust in management, particularly in scenarios where leaders inherit a team, highlighting the value of active listening and understanding constraints. The chapter also touches on system thinking in team management, advocating for strategies like using probing questions to uncover underlying issues and aligning goals with company objectives for project success.
In episode 58, Smruti Patel talks about building trust through clarity and vulnerability and the importance of how information flows within an organization.
Smruti Patel is the Head of Engineering at Stripe, where she leads Latency, Efficiency, Access & Attribution, & Performance... as well as the Data Platform organization.
In this episode, Smruti shares three key factors that influence productivity... and a way to check the pulse of your team and overall org performance.
Tune in to hear Smruti’s insight on how to achieve a culture of constant evolution and how to think in systems.