People Optimization
People - Optimizing the workforce
I optimized my design team's performance by starting with empathy, conducting regular one-on-ones, and addressing individual needs. By aligning tasks with each team member's strengths and ensuring they were set up for success, I boosted engagement, reduced burnout, and maintained high productivity.
Listening and Empathy
I believe happy, engaged team members produce the best work. By practicing situational leadership, I tailored my approach to each person's work style, motivations, and capacity. Regular one-on-ones and weekly happiness scores helped me identify team members' needs, allowing me to create a supportive environment where everyone could thrive.
Situational Leadership
I believe in the importance of adapting my leadership approach to fit each team member's unique needs and work style. By practicing situational leadership, I addressed individual concerns and created personalized paths for success, empowering each designer to perform at their best. This approach kept the design team consistently high-performing and resilient, fostering an environment where everyone could excel.
Balancing the Workload
Workload balance is key to both a designer’s productivity and satisfaction. People can only handle so much work at a time, but too little can leave a good designer feeling unfulfilled. I constantly made adjustments to distribute tasks evenly across the team, ensuring that no one was overburdened and everyone remained engaged with meaningful work.