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The Balancing Act: Remote Work and Personal Values with Sardor Akhmedov
Manage episode 373568424 series 2828305
Ever wonder how to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, or how to manage a distributed team across different time zones? Join us for an insightful chat with Sardor Akhmedov, who wears multiple hats as a tech entrepreneur, CRO, managing partner at Jafton.com, and an angel investor at Fathom AI. Sardor's journey from a student to co-owner of a tech business is nothing short of inspiring. He sheds light on his introduction to agile and scrum methodologies, the transition from business development to business operation, and the nitty-gritty of scaling a company. If you're striving for self-awareness and keen understanding of your entrepreneurial strengths and weaknesses, Sardor's experiences are a must-listen.
We then pivot our conversation towards the challenges and potential solutions of remote work, a hot topic in today's globalized business environment. Sardor shares his wisdom gained from managing a geographically diverse team, and how he implemented core hours and adopted Time Doctor to track productivity. He underscores the need for transparency between employers and employees, and reveals how relocating his sales team to the US boosted efficiency.
As we wrap up, Sardor unveils his strategies for streamlining processes, consolidating software, and motivating his team. He talks about the importance of productizing his business and balancing remote work with personal values. His valuable insights on the importance of building relationships with potential investors and leveraging technology to streamline operations are golden nuggets for anyone running or planning to start their own business. This episode is a deep dive into the challenges of running a business with a significant time zone difference and its impact on operations. Buckle up for an enriching journey with Sardor Akhmedov!
www.jafton.com
Sardor@jafton.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardor-akhmedov/
Don't miss Scrum Day, scheduled for Sep 14, 2023, in Madison, WI, at the Alliant Energy Center. Morning keynote using Liberating Structures by Keith McCandless followed by break-out rooms including speakers from Stanford University and the authors of "Fixing your Scrum". Afternoon keynote by Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org. Scrum is a team sport, so bring your team and get your tickets at www.ScrumDay.org. Hosted by Rebel Scrum. Find the training you've been looking for at www.RebelScrum.site.
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within
Chapters
1. The Balancing Act: Remote Work and Personal Values with Sardor Akhmedov (00:00:00)
2. Agile Podcast and Outsourced Software Development (00:00:15)
3. Remote Work Challenges and Solutions (00:11:42)
4. Remote Team Scaling and Management (00:20:56)
5. Contact Information and Appreciation (00:27:28)
85 episodes
Manage episode 373568424 series 2828305
Ever wonder how to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, or how to manage a distributed team across different time zones? Join us for an insightful chat with Sardor Akhmedov, who wears multiple hats as a tech entrepreneur, CRO, managing partner at Jafton.com, and an angel investor at Fathom AI. Sardor's journey from a student to co-owner of a tech business is nothing short of inspiring. He sheds light on his introduction to agile and scrum methodologies, the transition from business development to business operation, and the nitty-gritty of scaling a company. If you're striving for self-awareness and keen understanding of your entrepreneurial strengths and weaknesses, Sardor's experiences are a must-listen.
We then pivot our conversation towards the challenges and potential solutions of remote work, a hot topic in today's globalized business environment. Sardor shares his wisdom gained from managing a geographically diverse team, and how he implemented core hours and adopted Time Doctor to track productivity. He underscores the need for transparency between employers and employees, and reveals how relocating his sales team to the US boosted efficiency.
As we wrap up, Sardor unveils his strategies for streamlining processes, consolidating software, and motivating his team. He talks about the importance of productizing his business and balancing remote work with personal values. His valuable insights on the importance of building relationships with potential investors and leveraging technology to streamline operations are golden nuggets for anyone running or planning to start their own business. This episode is a deep dive into the challenges of running a business with a significant time zone difference and its impact on operations. Buckle up for an enriching journey with Sardor Akhmedov!
www.jafton.com
Sardor@jafton.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sardor-akhmedov/
Don't miss Scrum Day, scheduled for Sep 14, 2023, in Madison, WI, at the Alliant Energy Center. Morning keynote using Liberating Structures by Keith McCandless followed by break-out rooms including speakers from Stanford University and the authors of "Fixing your Scrum". Afternoon keynote by Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org. Scrum is a team sport, so bring your team and get your tickets at www.ScrumDay.org. Hosted by Rebel Scrum. Find the training you've been looking for at www.RebelScrum.site.
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within
Chapters
1. The Balancing Act: Remote Work and Personal Values with Sardor Akhmedov (00:00:00)
2. Agile Podcast and Outsourced Software Development (00:00:15)
3. Remote Work Challenges and Solutions (00:11:42)
4. Remote Team Scaling and Management (00:20:56)
5. Contact Information and Appreciation (00:27:28)
85 episodes
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