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May 20, 2025 28 mins

In this special episode of Special Ops, Emma sits down with Richard and Saka in London to discuss the operational strategies that have propelled Shockwave's international success. They delve into the intricacies of team building, communication, and the importance of purposely slowing down to speed up and avoid costly mistakes. How deliberate can operational planning be, coupled with understanding individual team dynamics, and how can it all lead to seamless collaboration and higher productivity. Check out actionable insights and strategies to help you manage your own global teams more effectively.

The team reveals how proactive communication and an innovative meeting structure allow Shockwave to operate smoothly across the pond and oceans!

Be sure to stick around at the end to catch the featured playbook inside the Visionary Vault now to elevate your team operations. https://specialopspodcast.com/visionary-vault 


(00:00) Meet the Team: Richard and Saka

(00:50) Building International Teams

(03:37) Daily Operations and Communication

(07:11) Personal Connections and Team Bonding

(09:25) Saka's Role and Contributions

(12:10) Effective Communication in Teams

(13:00) Managing Workload and Stress

(14:37) Adapting Communication Styles

(17:35) Challenges with International Teams

(18:22) Avoiding Micromanagement

(26:10) Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans


Explore Free Resources at the Visionary Vault:

https://specialopspodcast.com/visionary-vault 


Get in Touch with the Shockwave team:

Website: https://specialopspodcast.com/    

Richard: richard@shockwavesolutionsllc.com

Saka: saka@shockwavesolutionsllc.com 


Get in Touch with Emma Rainville: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@specialopspodcast   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_rainville512/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmarainvilleoperationsguru   

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