How to Build a Strong and Successful Team

What the talk is about

Anatolii Henis argues that in business the people matter most, more than processes, tools or engines. His company, Murka, which makes slot and casino-style games, grew from five people to 250 across three offices, and he shares what he learned. Key points: build a team you would be ready to sail anywhere with; don't invent motivation, but remove demotivating factors such as dishonesty, unspoken expectations and unequal treatment; base the culture on openness, dialogue and reasoned arguments. During fast growth, hiring needs special care: a technical interview followed by a personal talk with top managers about values. A strong manager is one whose team keeps working without them. In the Q&A he covers an in-house Unity school, a flexible results-based schedule, and friendship versus business. Useful for founders, team leads and HR.