Vishwa Savla

Always remember to enhance your skill set. Continuous learning is the key. Here are my takeaways: ➞ Firstly, I actively listen to podcasts on business strategy, leadership, and market trends and have discussions with my managers. ➞ Secondly, I follow influential thought leaders on social media for real-time insights and advice. ➞ Lastly, my team and I attend webinars hosted by industry experts for the latest insights and trends.

Networking is the path to expand business and also the way to learn more. Here are my takeaways: ➞ I keep good terms and frequently engage with industry leaders and gain insights into the latest trends and strategies. ➞ More than 60% of CEOs in peer advisory groups report making better strategic decisions. Thus, I enrol in such platforms to discuss challenges and share strategies with fellow CEOs and executives. ➞ Never miss out on a chance to network. Even informal networking events can facilitate meaningful connections and idea exchanges. ➞ Lastly, focus on what your team says. Engage in focused discussions on specific strategic issues with small groups at a time.

Reading is a habit which will indeed improve your skillset. These are my takeaways: ➞ I follow all leading business magazines and sources like Harvard Business Review and Mckinsey to be well versed with all the latest industry trends and technologies. ➞ Next, I analyze real-world business problems and solutions to understand strategic decision-making. ➞ I even involve myself in the courses and articles I allocate and offer to my team on strategy development and execution. ➞ Lastly, most importantly, I read regularly to stay relevant and stay ahead.

After choosing my team leads, I give my best resources and tools to them. These are what I do: ➞ I ensure my team has access to industry reports, academic papers, and other relevant knowledge bases that can inform their strategic thinking. ➞ With time, I equip your team with robust project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project to help them organize and track their tasks efficiently. ➞ Feedback is what I have utilized to grow and I implement the same for my team. Thus, I create a feedback loop where team members can receive constructive feedback on their performance and strategic contributions.

Building the right team is vital for business. Thus, when I implement new strategies, I make sure I have the right people in my team. This is how I choose the team leads: ➞ Team members with analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and a strategic mindset are ideal candidates. They will not only understand your business outlook but will surely add value to modify your strategy. ➞ I assess each team member's current responsibilities to ensure they have the capacity to take on additional tasks without compromising their existing work. ➞ Those encouraged to pursue continuous learning and development even help the company grow. I even provide opportunities for their training in strategic thinking and other relevant areas.

Segmenting tasks is necessary before any strategy is incorporated. These are what I do: ➞ Firstly, I determine which aspects of the strategic planning process can be effectively delegated including market analysis, competitive research, project management, or specific strategic initiatives. ➞ Next, I make sure that my team members understand the broader strategic objectives and how their work contributes to these goals. ➞ I implement a system for tracking progress and providing regular constructive feedback. ➞ Lastly, I check periodically if the tasks and projects you delegate are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the organization.