In this replay episode of Product Chats, Amruta Moktali, Chief Product Officer at Skyflow, joins host Rebecca Kalogeris to discuss the art of building and leading successful product teams. Amruta reflects on her experience across agile startups and tech giants, offering actionable insights on how to create product teams that excel. She emphasizes the importance of hiring for diversity, maintaining clear communication, and using empathy and storytelling to keep teams motivated and aligned.
Key Takeaways:
- Defining Team Goals: Learn how to set clear missions and goals to guide hiring decisions and team building.
- Diverse Hiring: Discover why hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills is key to building a strong product team.
- Effective Communication: Explore strategies for transparent, public communication and how to adapt to different team members’ communication styles.
- Motivating Teams: Understand how to use storytelling and regular feedback mechanisms to keep your team engaged and aligned with your product’s mission.
Guest Bio: Amruta Moktali is the Chief Product Officer at Skyflow, where she leverages her extensive experience in data privacy, security, and product management. With a career spanning over a decade at companies like Microsoft and Salesforce, Amruta has built a reputation for leading high-performing product teams and delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges.
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