Building Winning Teams with James Scouller

Pragmatic Live with James Scouller

In this episode of Product Chats, we delve into the complexities of senior leadership team dynamics with James Scouller, a seasoned leadership coach and author. With his rich background, including three CEO positions, James provides invaluable insights into building and sustaining effective teams.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Commit, Combust, and Combine Challenges: Understand the psychological challenges senior teams face and how to build commitment and trust.
  2. Clear Roles and Effective Decision-Making: Learn the importance of defining roles clearly and establishing robust decision-making processes.
  3. Leadership and Team Dynamics: Explore the role of facilitative leadership and the importance of balancing flexibility with clear leadership structures.
  4. Conflict Resolution and Continuous Improvement: Discover strategies for resolving conflicts and continuously improving team performance.

Guest Bio: 

James Scouller is a distinguished leadership coach, author, and former CEO with over 47 years of professional experience. His recent trilogy, “How to Build Winning Teams Again and Again,” has been widely acclaimed for its practical advice on team dynamics. James’s coaching philosophy focuses on clear roles, effective decision-making, and genuine commitment within teams. He also offers resources and insights through his platform, Leadership Mastery Suite.

ABOUT PRAGMATIC INSTITUTE: 

Since 1993, Pragmatic Institute has provided training and professional development for product, design, and data professionals. Our comprehensive methods and Pragmatic Framework equip professionals with the skills to accelerate innovation, increase customer satisfaction, and bolster revenue. We offer online, in-person, and on-demand courses taught by industry experts with decades of experience.

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