Secret Source

Heard about nearshoring? It’s like outsourcing but with a twist! Instead of sending your tasks halfway across the globe, you keep them closer to home. At Secret Source, we’re all about that nearshore life! 🏝️ With over 15 nationalities on our team, we're experts in building culturally diverse yet close-knit IT teams. But why is there so much hype around nearshoring nowadays? Research shows that reducing geographical and cultural gaps makes teamwork smoother than a perfectly blended smoothie! Plus, when your team speaks the same language and operates in the same time zone, magic happens! ✨ But wait, there's more! Ever heard of psychological safety? It's the secret sauce to team success, and nearshoring makes it easier to cook up that goodness! So, if you’re looking for a team that performs just as well as your in-house team, hop on the nearshore train with us at Secret Source! https://lnkd.in/eET4jQJF #Nearshoring #TeamCulture #HappyTeams

Empathy is now considered by some as the most important characteristic of a leader. Being more empathetic though can be really difficult. Here are a couple of tips to help: 🎯 1. Be curious, not judgemental - If you've watched Ted Lasso, you'll know what we mean; if you haven't, it means approaching conflict from a place of curiosity. You don't want to win the argument; you want to understand what the other person thinks, and then you work out the best solution for both of you.  💭 2. "Help me understand" - Are you still struggling to be curious? A great phrase to use is "help me understand". Instead of banging on with your point of view or asking the other person to repeat again, ask them "help me understand what you're telling me". It shows humility and that you are genuinely interested in their point of view. You then have to listen!  At Secret Source, we get the best results when our teams work together. Being empathetic is a crucial trait of high performing, collaborative teams. https://lnkd.in/d6a7RYqb #Empathy #Leadership #CompanyCulture

How can you make your outsourcing team perform better? ➡️ Make the relationship enjoyable, both for you and your team. Research consistently shows that maintaining a positive work environment and promoting employee happiness can significantly impact a business's success. In this short webinar snippet our founder, Richard Clarke, shares his ideas on how to successfully:  📌 Build personal relationships with your outsourced team 📌 Create an environment where positivity is the norm Have you seen the benefits of a creating a positive work environment? We'd love to hear your experiences in the comments below. #OutsourceTeam #TeamHappiness #ProductivityBoost #CompanyCulture

How do you ensure a good match when considering an outsourcing partner for your IT projects? In this webinar clip our CEO, Rachel Manley, shares 3 tips to consider when choosing an outsourcing partner: 1️⃣ Define success: - What does success mean to you? Clarify your goals and objectives. - How will outsourcing impact your company's growth and bottom line? 2️⃣ Consider in-house hiring: - Make sure you have someone on your team to manage the outsourcing team. - Streamline communication and project management for optimal results. 3️⃣ Values alignment: - Seek partners whose values align with your own. - Building a collaborative environment based on mutual respect and shared goals. 🎬 Watch this webinar clip for further insights and some bonus tips. #Outsourcing #DeveloperTeams #IT

Our goal: Build exceptional IT teams for our clients. We hire the brightest talent and create an environment where they can excel.  Teams that have a purpose, a sense of ownership, and feel psychologically safe produce the best software. We use the science of wellbeing to create teams that are truly exceptional. Here are our secrets.   #TeamHappiness #TeamSuccess #HappinessatWork

Great to see Nayra Padron-Lorenzo (Chartered MCIPD) representing us at Talent Connect.

In 2019, we began our collaboration with the NOCN Group (National Open College Network). They wanted to shift from using contractors to using a more stable, outsourced team. Thanks to our nearshore location and British project managers, the transition was seamless. Initially, we started with three developers. This year, we are expanding our team to include ten PHP, React, and Azure engineers. Our team includes developers, DevOps engineers, designers, and project management. We develop new web applications and support NOCN Group's growing IT infrastructure. Our digital transformation projects not only alleviate their IT challenges but have also significantly transformed their business. You can find out more about our ongoing partnership with NOCN Group here: https://lnkd.in/dvXNc_Tg #TechSolutions #OperationalEfficiency #Innovation

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How do you build psychological safety in your IT team? Psychological Safety happens when everyone on your team feels comfortable sharing their ideas and taking risks without fear of negative consequences. Psychological Safety is critical for building an environment where collaboration flourishes and innovation happens naturally. In this webinar snippet we look at how you can build psychological safety in your IT teams. #PsychologicalSafety #TeamCulture #Leadership

We are involved in many digital transformation projects from small SMEs to massive multinationals. The one thing that usually defines success? The people. How leaders guide their employees through the change, how resistant the teams are … Migrating your IT infrastructure to the cloud and installing Slack is just the first step. Success will come when everyone adopts it and uses it. This article from Forbes is a great reminder of the importance of people in the digital transformation process. https://lnkd.in/efFxv4n2 #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #EmployeeEngagement