BootTrapped

#24 – Handling Internal Feedback and Building Stronger Teams

February 07, 2024 Khalid Saleh & Ayat Shukairy Season 1 Episode 24
#24 – Handling Internal Feedback and Building Stronger Teams
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#24 – Handling Internal Feedback and Building Stronger Teams
Feb 07, 2024 Season 1 Episode 24
Khalid Saleh & Ayat Shukairy

In this enlightening episode of BootTrapped, co-hosts Ayat and Khalid delve into the complex world of internal team dynamics, sharing firsthand experiences from their dual ventures at Invesp, a pioneering digital marketing agency, and FigPii, a cutting-edge SaaS company. Facing the challenges of rapid growth, they discuss the delicate art of managing complaints and issues through strategic restraint and wisdom. The conversation illuminates the importance of not rushing into hasty decisions when faced with internal feedback and the transformative power of patience in leadership.

Discover how Ayat and Khalid navigate the intricacies of implementing quarterly assessments within their teams, a move that sparked intense discussions and "revolutionary talk." Learn from their journey on the critical need for clear roles and responsibilities and the benefits of constructive feedback in fostering professional growth and a stronger team dynamic.

Moreover, this episode offers a peek behind the curtain of running two companies, from handling customer feedback in a SaaS environment to their innovative approaches to categorizing and leveraging data for better decision-making. Through their stories of travel, personal rejuvenation, and the continuous pursuit of excellence, Ayat and Khalid share valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the ongoing commitment to improvement.

Join us on BootTrapped as we explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're leading a team, managing a project, or navigating your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with insights on the importance of strategic restraint and its impact on building a cohesive, effective team.

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In this enlightening episode of BootTrapped, co-hosts Ayat and Khalid delve into the complex world of internal team dynamics, sharing firsthand experiences from their dual ventures at Invesp, a pioneering digital marketing agency, and FigPii, a cutting-edge SaaS company. Facing the challenges of rapid growth, they discuss the delicate art of managing complaints and issues through strategic restraint and wisdom. The conversation illuminates the importance of not rushing into hasty decisions when faced with internal feedback and the transformative power of patience in leadership.

Discover how Ayat and Khalid navigate the intricacies of implementing quarterly assessments within their teams, a move that sparked intense discussions and "revolutionary talk." Learn from their journey on the critical need for clear roles and responsibilities and the benefits of constructive feedback in fostering professional growth and a stronger team dynamic.

Moreover, this episode offers a peek behind the curtain of running two companies, from handling customer feedback in a SaaS environment to their innovative approaches to categorizing and leveraging data for better decision-making. Through their stories of travel, personal rejuvenation, and the continuous pursuit of excellence, Ayat and Khalid share valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and the ongoing commitment to improvement.

Join us on BootTrapped as we explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're leading a team, managing a project, or navigating your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is packed with insights on the importance of strategic restraint and its impact on building a cohesive, effective team.

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