Name: How to Build, Lead & Manage Teams Effectively - with Gianluca Ferruggia | Epi.26
Uploaded: 2025-04-14T06:39:35.000Z
Duration: 3166
Description: In this episode Dr. Nazif interviews Gianluca Ferruggia, General Manager at DesignRush, about leadership lessons from managing a global remote team. Gianluca...

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

00:00 Building Trust in Remote Teams
01:15 Introduction to the Active Action Podcast
03:02 Meet Gianluca: A Seasoned Digital Marketer
05:51 Leadership Lessons from Remote Management
12:27 Preventing Burnout in Remote Work
17:41 Effective Communication in Remote Teams
23:02 Leveraging Technology for Collaboration
27:30 Embracing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
30:42 Effective Leadership in a Multicultural Team
34:20 Setting Clear Goals and Expectations
37:44 Balancing Company Objectives with Employee Development
42:34 Promoting Autonomy and Accountability
47:51 Introduction to Design Rush
48:08 Connecting Businesses with Verified Agencies
50:11 Trending Brands and Agency Recognition
51:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

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How to Build, Lead & Manage Teams Effectively - with Gianluca Ferruggia | Epi.26

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