Session: Global Team Synergy: Proven Strategies to Turn Chaos into Cohesion
Unlock the secret to transforming chaos into seamless collaboration in global teams. This session is your definitive guide, crafted for leaders, product managers, and innovators ready to conquer the complexities of cross-functional teamwork across multiple time zones. We provide actionable templates that cover every stage—from product discovery kickoffs to post-launch reviews—ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Product launches often fail, with 70% of these failures attributed to misaligned teams and poor communication. Engineering.com's 2021 Global Product Development Report by Engineering.com reveals that 23% of product failures stem from inadequate team coordination, highlighting the urgent need for a cohesive approach. When managing globally dispersed teams, challenges like scheduling conflicts, uneven workload distribution, and cultural differences can derail even the most promising projects.
In this session, you'll gain insights directly from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated these challenges across 10+ global teams. Learn the proven strategies that have led to a 40% improvement in time-to-market and a 25% increase in team efficiency.
Join us to discover how to unify your teams and ensure every product launch is a success. This is your opportunity to redefine collaboration and lead your organization to new heights globally. Don’t just adapt to the future—shape it.
Bio
Shalini Dinesh:
Shalini Dinesh is a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon Business. She formerly was working at Walmart, where she played a pivotal role in shaping product strategy and innovation. With over a decade of work experience and Master's in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Shalini combines technical acumen with strong leadership skills. Beyond her professional role, she is a dedicated author, keynote speaker, and mentor. Shalini has shared her expertise at prestigious institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Washington Foster School of Business, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the Indian Institute of Management, where she has been invited to speak on product management and leadership.
In addition to her speaking engagements, Shalini is a published author with articles featured on platforms like LinkedIn, Mind the Product, DZone, and her blog, Writescafe. She co-authored the book "I AM the Next PM," and is currently working on her second book, "Digital Product Management." Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including Walmart's "Making a Difference Award," the "40 Under 40" recognition by the Dallas Business Journal for her innovative contributions to sustainable product development, and several global leadership awards. Shalini is passionate about mentoring the next generation of product managers.
Antara Dave:
Antara Dave is a Product Designer with a unique blend of skills, combining a strong foundation in data analytics with a deep passion for product design. With over nine years of experience, she has made impactful contributions at leading global companies, including Microsoft and The Home Depot.
Antara’s interdisciplinary background in user experience and data analytics and data visualization allows her to bridge the gap between Design and Data. She strongly advocates for making design decisions that are data-driven and visually simple. Antara emphasizes the importance of evidence-based choices and the power of simplicity in creating impactful user experiences.
Antara has also won many international and national design awards for her design work. She is a also a speaker at the MIT Code conference for user experience design for experimentation products.
As the Lead Product designer for Microsoft’s Responsible AI(RAI) in Azure AI Foundry, AI Healthcare - Medical Imaging, and Azure Experimentation Platform, Antara plays a pivotal role in shaping these products. Antara’s responsibilities span from ideation to creating fully curated interactive designs, ensuring that the product is not only visually appealing but also highly functional.