In this episode Dr. Nazif interviews Gianluca Ferruggia, General Manager at DesignRush, about leadership lessons from managing a global remote team. Gianluca shares his insights on building trust across different time zones, making employees feel valued, ensuring clear and effective communication, and adhering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. He discusses best practices for scheduling meetings, preventing burnout, and leveraging technology for collaboration. Gianluca also highlights the importance of setting clear goals and expectations, professional development, and empowering autonomy and accountability in employees. Whether you’re a leader of a global team scaling a global business, or looking to improve your remote work strategies, Gianluca’s practical advice will be invaluable.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to build trust across time zones in remote work environments
- Why setting clear KPIs (key performance indicators) and goals from day one is crucial to long-term success
- The importance of valuing team contributions and offering meaningful recognition
- How to prevent burnout and promote work-life balance in virtual teams
- Best practices for scheduling meetings and managing expectations around availability
- How to practice and encourage clear, effective communication across diverse cultures
- Why active listening and feedback loops are essential for leadership
- Using the right tools and technologies (without tech overload) to boost collaboration
- Tips for managing a multicultural team with empathy and cultural sensitivity
- Balancing autonomy and accountability for high-performing team members
- How to align employees’ professional development with company goals
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