Today’s episode is hosted by Georgia Benton and they are joined on the podcast by Valeria Viana Gusmao, Senior Technical Lead & Engineering Manager at Strawberry, Sarwarul Rizvi, Engineering Manager at Keystone Education Group, Sunilraj Sudhakar, Product Coach & Business Agility Consultant at Ericsson and Sawan Budhbhatti, General Manager & Software Engineering Project Leader at Schneider Electric.

The conversation explores how leaders across diverse sectors approach the complexities of scaling teams, drawing out practical insights from early-stage growth to mature enterprise environments. The guests reflect on the realities of guiding engineering talent, adjusting structures and nurturing collaborative cultures as organisations evolve. Their exchange highlights how adaptability and clarity support sustainable progress when responsibilities expand.

Across the discussion the group also touches on agility, delivery rhythms and the management practices that help teams stay effective during periods of change. The episode offers perspectives on creating supportive frameworks, fostering cross-functional alignment and navigating challenges that come with scaling teams in fast-moving, innovation-driven settings.