05. How to turn the ship around? How to turn your project around - Andrii Dzynia - Senior Director of Engineering at Talabat, ex-Spotify, Candy Crush

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Summary

Embark on an enriching journey in episode 05 of our podcast as we explore the intricate facets of leadership and project management with our guest, Andrii Dzynia, the Senior Director of Engineering at Talabat and a veteran from giants like Spotify and Candy Crush. Andrii walks us through his experience and insights into dealing with the occasional, yet inevitable, unrealistic expectations from higher-ups, which can lead to a slump in team morale if not handled deftly.

In this enlightening conversation, we delve deep into the importance of self-reflection and the indispensability of strong values for creating a robust and trust-filled bond with your team. The crux? An empowered team that can stand their ground and push back when required, promoting a balanced and productive working atmosphere. Get ready to soak in Andrii's wisdom and let the ripple effect improve your leadership skills!

Links to the Guest

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Twitter
• Instagram

Resources Mentioned

• Steven Covey - Seven habits of highly effective people
• Steven Covey - The 8th Habit
• David Marquet - Turn the Ship Around

Timestamps

• [00:01:05] About Andrii
• [00:04:09] Scaling companies
• [00:05:22] Why corporates aren't built for growth
• [00:07:51] A project that already wasn't going well
• [00:15:40] The importance of taking care of yourself
• [00:21:27] Building effective teams takes trust
• [00:26:06] Questions leaders should be asking themselves
• [00:29:15] Working in small chunks and small increments