Iodine Software Leadership & Management

What practices do you employ to balance team goals with company goals?

I regularly communicate company goals and priorities to my teams. By understanding the “why” behind the company’s goals, we better align our work to our objectives. I also involve team members in the goal-setting process. This ensures that the individual and team goals are in sync with the company’s vision while also allowing individuals to take ownership of the tasks. We check our goal execution every week and constantly get feedback, making necessary adjustments and celebrating small wins along the way.

How do you cultivate a culture that motivates team members to accomplish goals for the team and Iodine Software?

I empower my team by giving them ownership of their work and encouraging autonomy. Each engineer acts as a “dev-lead” for their product initiative Epic ticket, driving every aspect from architecture and design to implementation, testing and release. This responsibility fosters a sense of ownership and accountability and ensures their work is closely aligned with team and company goals. 

I also involve the teams in strategic decisions whenever possible, ensuring that we build consensus throughout the process. And I make it a priority to explain the rationale behind every decision I make. This transparency helps team members understand the bigger picture, fosters trust and strengthens their commitments to team and company goals.

Why is it important to balance team and company goals?

If team members don’t see how their work aligns with the company’s mission, they may become disengaged and unmotivated. This can lead to lower job satisfaction and higher turnover rates. When teams operate independently of the company’s goals, there is a risk of missing key strategic objectives. This misalignment can jeopardize the company’s long-term success, which in turn, negatively impacts everybody within the organization.