How to build a high performing tech team as a CTO
Happy Friday! Welcome to #TalentAgnostic, Gigstart's weekly newsletter where we bring together experts from across the science and technology sector to share advice on how to build an enduring company and culture. Let's dive into this week's top tips:
We took a deep dive into how tech startups can build diverse executive teams. There is no doubt that diversity has a direct correlation on financial performance; recent research from McKinsey shows that companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to have above-average profitability.
But what are the biggest barriers to getting more diverse candidates into leadership positions and what are the most effective strategies to overcome these?
Our research reveals that: Unconscious bias is the biggest barrier to making more diverse executive hires (50%)
To see our full article on how you can build a diverse executive team for your company click here!
We sat down with Michele Sollecito , Director of Engineering at Element Materials Technology , a leader in R&D and manufacturing to dicuss how to build a high performing tech function.
If you're a founder or aspiring CTO this isn't one to miss as we covered everything from how to gain personal credibility, the difference between working in large companies and startups and new opportunities/trends in the tech industry.
To access the full podcast episode click here!
That's a wrap for this week! I hope you enjoyed it and don't forget to subscribe!
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