As I write this, I am filled with a mix of emotions. It’s not easy to say goodbye to such a dedicated and dynamic team.
However, as I step away from my role at Yapsody, I want to leave you with some thoughts that have guided me and, I hope, will continue to inspire you.
Message for Everyone
- Be Curious, Not Judgmental: Embrace curiosity in your daily work. Let it guide your problem-solving, learning, and interactions.
- Be Great, Being Good Enough is Not OK: Push beyond the boundaries of good enough. Strive for excellence in everything you do.
- Communication is Hard – Take More Efforts: Invest in your communication skills. It’s the foundation of effective teamwork and understanding.
- Assume Positive Intent When Things Go Wrong, Because They Will: Challenges and misunderstandings will happen. Approach them with a mindset of positive intent.
Message to Managers and Leaders
- Focus on 3Ps – People, Process, Product Remember, your first duty is to focus on your people. Then streamline your processes, which in turn, will enhance our products.
- Career Pathing for Each Individual: It’s your responsibility to develop a clear career path for every team member. Their growth and progression are in your hands.
- Intentional Listening and Safe Space Creation: Actively listen to your team. Take the effort to understand their perspectives and create an environment where they feel safe to express themselves.
- Lead by Example: Never ask your team to undertake a task you are not willing to do yourself. Your actions should reflect the standards you set.
- Flexibility in Processes: Processes are crucial, but they are not rigid Know when to adapt processes to the needs of your people.
- Envision the Future: Your role is to foresee the future function of our people, processes, and products. Live in that future and guide your team towards it.
The time I’ve spent at Yapsody has been a journey of growth and learning, shaped not just by the tasks and projects, but more importantly, by the people I’ve worked with. You are the real product of my time here, a product that I am incredibly proud of.
Now, as I bid farewell, I am entrusting this responsibility to the new leaders and managers. I have complete faith in your ability to steer our team towards a future filled with innovation, success, and fulfillment.
The journey ahead is as exciting as it is challenging. I encourage you to embrace it with the same passion, dedication, and spirit of collaboration that has always been our hallmark at Yapsody.
Thank you for the incredible experiences, the shared successes, and even the challenges we navigated together. Each has contributed to an enriching journey, not just for the company, but for each one of us
As I move on to new challenges, I take with me the lessons learned and memories made here. I look forward to hearing about your continued success and achievements. Remember, the best is yet to come!
Wishing you all the very best,
Vinay Chavan
CEO, Yapsody India
