Talk details

In schedule:
Impact Stage
October 5, 16:55 - 17:40 CET
Rethinking Team Models: High Performance in the Modern Product World
Topics:
Product Management
hiring
career path
cross-functional teams
collaboration
team growth
team structure
values and norms
Level: Intermediate

Alex sheds light on the inadequacy of traditional team-building models in today's fast-paced product landscape. Drawing from personal experiences, he shares valuable insights into his journey of building teams that excel in performance, foster mutual support, and possess a multidimensional problem-solving approach.

Alex's talk challenges the status quo by addressing the limitations of the traditional hiring model, which often results in low adaptability, poor collaboration, and narrow innovation. He explores key learnings gained from failures and successes, highlighting the strategies and practices that have proven effective in building and nurturing high-performing teams.

Attendees of this talk will gain actionable insights into redefining hiring and growth models for the modern product world. They will learn how to create an environment that encourages high performance, fosters mutual support, and enables teams to approach challenges with a fresh, multifaceted perspective. Alex's goal is to inspire leaders, managers, and team members to embrace new ways of thinking and drive their organizations towards greater success in today's dynamic landscape.

Speaker
Impact 2023 - Alex Falls
Alex Falls
Chief Product Officer at Hearsay Systems

With over 20 years of experience in the enterprise software industry, Alex is a passionate and visionary team builder, team leader, and product executive. He currently leads the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch to evolution, for Hearsay Systems, a leading provider of compliant digital communications and workflow solutions for the financial services sector....