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groCTO Podcast

Miroslaw & Francis | Leading Dev Teams

Jun 5, 2024
Joining the podcast are Miroslaw Stanek, Director of Engineering at Papaya Global, and Francis Lacoste, VPE and CTO Coach. They delve into topics like navigating acquisitions, merging cultures, onboarding talent, and maintaining team motivation during transitions. Insights on leadership, team integration, and efficiency are shared, providing valuable lessons for engineering leaders.
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Quick takeaways

  • Differentiating between types of acquisitions is crucial for post-merger integration.
  • Maintaining team motivation and efficiency requires addressing cultural shifts and fostering collaboration.

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Navigating the Acquisition Challenge as an Engineering Leader

When facing an acquisition, like Mirek from Papaya Global and Francis, an executive coach, understanding the merging process is crucial. Mirek emphasizes the challenge of ensuring that acquired knowledge and experience are effectively utilized by the new company. This involves finding appropriate roles for acquired skills within the organization, addressing changes in organization structure, culture, and team dynamics.

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