What are the best strategies for team leaders in Operating Systems to ensure their team is meeting goals?

Leaders must articulate not only the goal but also its significance, priority, and alignment with the overarching strategy and long-term objectives. Within the organizational operating system, clearly designate accountability for specific KPIs, establish a structured process for reporting, and set a regular cadence to discuss progress. This ensures transparency in tracking and achieving goals, enhancing team cohesion and strategic focus.

Effective team leadership in the context of operating systems development involves a combination of technical expertise, communication skills, and strategic management. Start by clearly defining the goals and objectives of the operating systems development project. Ensure that every team member understands the overall purpose, specific milestones, and the expected outcome. Define and track key performance indicators that align with the project goals. KPIs may include code quality metrics, system performance benchmarks, and adherence to project timelines. Regularly review and discuss these KPIs with the team.

Siempre sugiero teams con expertises en áreas específicas y todos combinados en un solo team: Discos, kernel, patches, etc, este grupo puede ser primera línea. Luego un nivel superior, es decir, los de mayor expertise, los primeros terminan tomando el rol de los segundos a medida que toman más experiencia y los segundos (segunda línea) gerenciando o planificando, pero antes de eso, adquieren la experiencia de ayudar a los primera línea. Adicional, documenta todo, esto te permite evitar dolores de cabeza.

I believe that communication is the key to everything. When they ask about the key to success I always say it’s about how well and effective is your communication. I led many teams and departments and the one thing that I found very successful is to always set the goals with the team through a collaborative workshop at the begining of each half. Even if they were cascaded from above I still formulate a vision and team value and ask the team to map out the objectives that they see to meet this Vision. When we’re done I show them the cascaded goals and we map them together. This not just only helps each team member truly understand each goal to the fullest, it also sets commitment and agreements across team members speaking the same language.

La comunicación es muy importante, pero la documentación también lo es, un Knowledge base es esencial, pues ayuda a que cuando un error se repite, ya sepas cómo solventarlo, tareas repetitivas matan el performance de las organizaciones, mientras más conoce tu equipo acerca de cómo solventar las cosas, más rápido puede crecer. Por último, herramientas de help desk, combinadas con monitoreo en team de sistemas operativos es un must.

A practice I use with my clients as part of their leadership development is the 5 week retrospective. Every five weeks meetup with your people and have a checkpoint and discuss goals and direction and where you stand. This is in itself an iterative cycle and what I call Agile KPIs as through this practice you are able to better respond to changes and adjust KPIs based on key results within a time-boxed performance window.

In operating system development, it is especially important to follow the methodology exactly. For example, the size of the sprint is determined in advance and does not change. At least not regularly. And adapting sprints to the task at hand is precisely a violation of "agility". The point and difference of Agile is not to take on "huge" tasks lest you end up either not needing them or doing the wrong thing. And since OS is a huge task, Agile will help a lot. Also, OS development is an unpredictable process. So there is a planning poker in Scrum. But the guide says that if the estimates are split, it's not the most "lean" thing to do. And a sign that everyone sees the task differently and we need to work out the details.

Provide support and Feedback can improve team mindset towards achievements. Whenever Team Leader's and Mentor's are Taking feedback from Team Member, team get motivation for positive thinking and they believe they got healthy solution for and issues or challenges. Team leader should recognize and present rewards for their team members for better out come.

Never underestimate the power of giving feedback, good leader must always review and provide feedback for the work done by team.

Support and feedback play crucial roles in operations by providing guidance, improving performance, and fostering continuous improvement. Support involves providing resources, training, and assistance to help employees perform their tasks effectively. Feedback offers insights into performance, identifies areas for improvement, and reinforces positive behaviors. Together, support and feedback promote efficiency, quality, and innovation in operations, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

El aprendizaje constante es esencial, yo agregaría cuando es posible, certificarse, eso ayuda a un mayor expertise, la innovación también es esencial, ahora con la ayuda de la IA, la innovación está al alcance de todos nosotros. Hace unos meses escuchaba a un equipo con el que llevaba una consultoría comentar que la IA quitaba el trabajo de algunos expertos, en mi opinión personal, considero que como herramienta, si se emplea bien, lo que hace es potenciarlo.

In today's dynamic and competitive business environment, organizations thrive on learning and innovation. Cultivating a workplace culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation is essential for staying ahead of the curve. Enumerating a few steps in the right direction: 1) Encouraging a Growth mindset 2) Providing learning opportunities 3) Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing 4) Recognize and reward Innovation 5) Continuous feedback and improvement By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a conducive environment that fosters learning and innovation, ultimately driving growth, competitiveness, and success in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

En Mis equipos de trabajos nos basamos en cumplimiento de objetivos y que su trabajo cada vez que sea posible sea remoto, esto ocurre así desde el 2007, soy fiel creyente que un equipo motivado, motiva al cliente final. Por último y aunque suene raro, desde hace un tiempo hacia acá, considero que el trabajo personal (trabajo de emociones y cómo lidiar con ellas, debe estar muy presente en mi equipo constante de trabajo), la salud mental es fundamental para equipos cohesionados.

A healthy and positive work environment is essential for fostering productivity, creativity, and employee well-being.Creating a healthy and positive work environment involves clear communication, promoting work-life balance, cultivating trust and respect, providing growth opportunities, recognizing contributions, ensuring a safe physical environment, encouraging flexibility, and leading by example. These practices foster productivity, well-being, and employee satisfaction, ultimately contributing to the success of the organization.