Talking Tech & Working with global teams Flashcards
Ensure both tech and business teams understand and align with the meeting’s ______ to facilitate better communication.
Goal
Tailor information to a given ______; what info do they need?
Audience
Use ______ when providing technical details to make the information relatable
Analogies
Avoid using ______ when communicating with non-tech audiences
Abbreviations
Invite leaders from other departments, like ______ and business development, to present at team meetings
Finance
Discuss the overall company ______, sales numbers, and customer acquisitions to help the team see the big picture
Strategy
As a leader of a global team, you need to set up time with local HR teams to understand ______ nuances, country-specific policies, and benefits
Cultural
A great way to implement global vision is to create ______ project teams with members from each region
Virtual
Coach your tech team to craft their communications to clearly show how their work aligns with ______ goals
Business
Managing a global team involves overcoming ______ barriers and ensuring all team members receive important information simultaneously
Communication
Frequent communication helps prevent feelings of ______ in global teams
Isolation
Understanding the ______ landscape is essential for a tech team to align their work with business goals
Competitive
As a leader of a global team, you need to consciously make an effort to ______ often and empower your regional teams
Communicate
To align goals between tech and business teams, ensure both sides understand the meeting’s ______.
Purpose
Sharing regular ______ updates helps technical teams see the big _____.
Business
Picture
Check periodically if your audience needs more ______.
Information
To build trust, leaders of global teams should understand country-specific ______ and policies
Benefits
A team is a group of people bonded by what?
Trust
Why is it important to invite business leaders to technical team meetings?
To provide insights on the business side
To help the team understand the broader company strategy
What is one way to address communication barriers in a global team?
Make an effort to communicate often
Ensure all team members receive important information simultaneously
