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Projjal Ghatak founded OnLoop with the mission of converting every manager in the world into a good manager. They've been building GenAI native tech since 2021 and their proprietary Collaborative Team Development (CTD) approach and platform is revolutionizing management & leadership in the world's best creative agencies (BBH, We Are Social, UltraSuperNew) and technology companies (Beyond Meat, Fermat, Tazapay). Projjal developed his passion for organizational effectiveness to drive business outcomes at Uber, Accenture Strategy and getting his MBA at Stanford. He is a proud naturalized Singaporean, Singapore Management University (SMU) Scholar and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Projjal Ghatak: Website: https://www.onloop.com/ X: https://x.com/onloop Instagram: https://instagram.com/stayonloop LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/onloop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StayOnLoop
What if you never had to write another performance review? In this episode, Chad chats with Projjal Ghatak — CEO and Co-Founder of OnLoop — about building stronger teams, motivating employees, and letting AI handle the boring stuff.
Projjal Ghatak is the visionary founder and CEO of OnLoop, is at the forefront of revolutionizing team assessment and development. With an impressive background that includes leadership roles at Uber and Accenture, Projjal has established himself as a seasoned executive in strategy and operations. Armed with an MBA from Stanford, he has chosen Singapore as the base for his entrepreneurial endeavors. As the CEO of OnLoop, Projjal leads a diverse and global team, spearheading the transformation of the future of work through the company's innovative approach. With his extensive experience and strategic vision, Projjal is reshaping the industry by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and empowering teams to reach their fullest potential. Under his guidance, OnLoop continues to disrupt traditional paradigms and deliver game-changing solutions in team assessment and development. What you will learn How OnLoop is transforming team assessment and development with AI. The role GPT-3 played in shaping OnLoop's approach to performance reviews. Why clear goal-setting is crucial for driving productivity in organizations. The importance of managing energy and motivation in the workplace. How modern managers can balance human empathy with technology to lead effectively.
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop, to discuss his innovative approach to collaborative team development (CTD) and the future of work. Projjal shares his journey from leading roles at Uber and Accenture to creating OnLoop in response to the inefficiencies in traditional performance management systems.He delves into how OnLoop addresses the unique challenges of hybrid and remote teams by fostering intentionality and continuous feedback using advanced AI tools. The conversation explores the seismic shifts in the workplace driven by hybrid work, AI ubiquity, and immersive VR, highlighting OnLoop's role in enabling optimal productivity and team cohesion in this new era. Projjal's insights offer a compelling vision for leveraging technology to transform workforce management and drive significant improvements in team development and collaboration.
Teams are the new focal point of organizational design and organizational function. Motivation - quantified as “energy” by Proijal Ghatak and Onloop - is the key to team performance. Technology is advancing to the point where motivation can be monitored using AI, and self-reported feedback and other nuanced approaches to understanding and improving motivation levels are delivering real progress. Purpose portfolios can align individual motivations with organizational goals, capturing the role of purpose in driving productivity and engagement.Projjal mentioned companies experimenting with holocracy and distributed flat organizations, although scaling such structures was noted as challenging due to inherent human tendencies to seek direction and guidance. The conversation also explored frameworks like RAPID (Bain's Responsible, Accountable, Perform, Informed, Decide model) and spans of control, highlighting strategies for optimizing organizational effectiveness and managerial efficiency.Projjal emphasized the importance of respect and trust in leadership dynamics, noting that effective leaders inspire motivation and engagement through their actions and guidance. The role of AI in augmenting managerial capabilities and increasing spans of control was also discussed, highlighting the potential for technology to enhance organizational structures and improve managerial effectiveness.Resources: The Post-Managerial Era (Blog Post) Connect with Hunter Hastings on LinkedIn Connect with Projjal Ghatak on LinkedInonloop.comShow Notes:0:00 | Intro0:57 | Problem to Solve3:02 | Collaborative Software Tools Shift Mindsets9:31 | Great Breakthrough: Products Addressing Management Problems16:44 | HR's Original Design: Suppressing Dissent, Keeping Control17:44 | Teams as Core Units: Hybrid, Remote and Onsite21:41 | Entrepreneurial Intent Without Clear Goals25:11 | Feedback Loop26:19 | New Performance Management Project 31:25 | How Do Projjal Detect Motivation?35:29 | Experimenting with 'Things That Matter'38:15 | Service Orientation41:04 | Organization and Firm Structure50:40 | Right Hemisphere Dominant VS Left Hemisphere Dominant 53:19 | Wrap-Up
This podcast interview focuses on the entrepreneurial journey to outcompete everyone in the category. My guest is JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, Co-founder & CEO of OnLoop. JJ (Projjal) is a tech entrepreneur on a mission. He held business leadership roles across technology (Uber), management consulting (Accenture Strategy) and corporate development (Essar Capital). Besides that, he's a proud naturalized Singaporean, SMU Scholar, Stanford MBA, and awarded World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer 2022. In 2020, JJ founded OnLoop in an attempt to solve a problem he'd experienced throughout his career: How hard it is for managers to turn high potential individuals into high performing teams. Their mission: Convert every manager in the world into a great manager. And this inspired me, and hence I invited JJ to my podcast. We explore the broken world of employee & team performance. JJ shares his journey of solving this problem by driving everyday habits and feedback rather than mere documentation. He shares his biggest lessons on creating product market fit, demand generation, and how to strategically prioritize your focus as a CEO as your company evolves. Lastly, he elaborates on his approach to challenge the status quo and outcompete established players. Here's one of his quotes Most enterprise software is built as a System of Record. So if you look at employee engagement software, what it is, is a quarterly survey, which is then creating dashboards and data. And so it's a System of Record, not a System of Action. What you need to drive behavior is a System of Action. So if you think about it from another analogy, people understand is, you don't get fit by doing an annual health checkup every three months. You get fit by going to the gym. And actually 10,000 steps is the best thing that happened to fitness because it made it very easy to drive a system of action. And we think about team health and team performance in the exact same way During this interview, you will learn four things: The framework JJ is using to help him ensure he's focused on the most impactful priority on his list - every day. That founders should focus on creating value, and salespeople on capturing value. And why it will hurt you if you mix this up. His perspective on identifying their ideal customer segment to capture value and scale revenue in a predictable, repeatable way. His first principles when it comes to building remarkable products. For more information about the guest from this week: JJ (Projjal) Ghatak Website: OnLoop Subscribe to the Daily SaaS Reflection Get my free, 1 min daily reflection on shaping a B2B SaaS business no one can ignore. Subscribe here Yes, it's actually daily. And yes, people actually stay subscribed (Just see what peer B2B SaaS CEOs say) My promise: It's short. To the point. Inspiring. And valuable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today I'm speaking with Projjal Ghatak, CEO & Co-Founder At Onloop, about the ethics of teamwork, collaboration, and providing constructive feedback. Projjal founded OnLoop in 2020 to create a category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to fundamentally reinvent how hybrid teams are assessed and developed, after over a decade of frustration with clunky, traditional enterprise performance management and learning processes and tools that were either hated or ignored by his teams at companies like Uber and Accenture where he spent many years. Prior to founding OnLoop, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy & Operations for Business Development globally, leading Strategy & Planning for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. Besides Uber, he also spent some time raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrial conglomerate (Essar), in strategy consulting in South East Asia (Accenture), and in early-stage companies in Latin America (BlueKite, El Market) prior to that. He holds an MBA from Stanford University.
In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, a seasoned technology executive who has held key roles at companies like Uber and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a habit-forming, genAI-powered goals and feedback platform for high functioning teams. Projjal Ghatak shares his unique insights on building mission-driven cultures, fostering collaboration, and leveraging technology to empower managers and drive organizational success.Drawing from his experiences at Uber during its rapid growth phase, Projjal discusses how the company's decentralized structure and fighting spirit contributed to its success. He also delves into the importance of the founder's role in setting the tone for an organization's culture and attracting the right talent.As the co-founder of OnLoop, JJ (Projjal) Ghatak is on a mission to "productize" management, making it simple and effective for every manager to bring out the best in their teams. He breaks down the key responsibilities of a manager and shares how OnLoop is using AI and habit-formation science to drive better management practices.Throughout the conversation, Projjal touches on a range of topics relevant to today's leaders, from the challenges of hybrid work to the importance of self-awareness and continuous learning. Actionable Takeaways:- Discover how Uber's early culture of decentralization and fighting spirit fueled its rapid growth and success- Learn Projjal's framework for the five key responsibilities of a manager and how to excel at each one- Explore the science behind habit formation and how it can be leveraged to drive better management practices- Gain insights on the productivity challenges of hybrid work and strategies for building self-discipline in remote teams- Hear Projjal's unconventional approach to recruiting, which prioritizes raw talent over years of experience- Understand the importance of self-awareness for leaders and how to leverage resources for continuous learning and growthConnect with JJ (Projjal) GhatakOnLoop WebsiteJJ (Projjal) Ghatak LinkedIn Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website
What if there was a software solution that allowed you to align individual, team, and company goals; measure productive capacity; identify and hone individual "superpowers;" and aid in the delivery of constructive feedback? Today, we have Projjal Ghatak joining us. Projjal is the CEO and co-founder of future of work technology provider Onloop. This episode explores Onloop's Collaborative Team Development framework and the Onloop claim that you'll “never write another performance review.” Tune into episode 135 to hear Projjal's story, his "rocket-booster" moment, and his thoughts on the intersection between AI and team enablement. https://www.andrewtemte.com/
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In this episode, we have Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop in 2020. JJ's fundamental belief is that businesses are about people, and the way you make businesses great is to bring the best out of your people. Projjal discusses the importance of driving talent outcomes through a five-layer hierarchical model called Collaborative Team Development or CTD. He emphasizes the use of technology to support the human aspect of managing talent. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, struggle, and execution in leadership and entrepreneurship. LinkedIn: Projjal Ghatak Website: app.onloop.io Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
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In this episode, we have Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop in 2020. JJ's fundamental belief is that businesses are about people, and the way you make businesses great is to bring the best out of your people. Projjal discusses the importance of driving talent outcomes through a five-layer hierarchical model called Collaborative Team Development or CTD. He emphasizes the use of technology to support the human aspect of managing talent. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, struggle, and execution in leadership and entrepreneurship. LinkedIn: Projjal Ghatak Website: app.onloop.io Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
No one in the world of work likes form-filling, complex systems and bureaucracy. Yet, teams need to feel motivated, aligned, and accountable on the job, which usually means a lot of that stuff we hate. So what's an employer to do? OnLoop is here to turn every manager into a supercharged coach, and CEO and founder Projjal "JJ" Ghatak is on Firing Squad to try and prove his company has the juice to fulfill that promise and take it to established players like Lattice, 15five, Culture Amp and others. Does this former Uber executive's startup have what it takes to survive Chad & Cheese? Gotta listen to find out.
No one in the world of work likes form-filling, complex systems and bureaucracy. Yet, teams need to feel motivated, aligned, and accountable on the job, which usually means a lot of that stuff we hate. So what's an employer to do? OnLoop is here to turn every manager into a supercharged coach, and CEO and founder Projjal "JJ" Ghatak is on Firing Squad to try and prove his company has the juice to fulfill that promise and take it to established players like Lattice, 15five, Culture Amp and others. Does this former Uber executive's startup have what it takes to survive Chad & Cheese? Gotta listen to find out.
No one in the world of work likes form-filling, complex systems and bureaucracy. Yet, teams need to feel motivated, aligned, and accountable on the job, which usually means a lot of that stuff we hate. So what's an employer to do? OnLoop is here to turn every manager into a supercharged coach, and CEO and founder Projjal "JJ" Ghatak is on Firing Squad to try and prove his company has the juice to fulfill that promise and take it to established players like Lattice, 15five, Culture Amp and others. Does this former Uber executive's startup have what it takes to survive Chad & Cheese? Gotta listen to find out.
A 2022 Gallup poll discovered that just 2 in 10 employees find their company's performance management system motivating for their best work. Over 90% of HR leaders expressed dissatisfaction with traditional performance reviews, citing concerns about their effectiveness, fairness, and impact on employee engagement. People Performance remains a significant challenge for many employees - there must be better way to make it happen!! Specific employee complaints about performance reviews include inaccuracies (74%), feeling blindsided (62%), managers lacking feedback readiness for millennials (around 60%), and 4 in 10 U.S. employees disengaging when feedback is lacking. About JJ (Projjal) Ghatak [founder of OnLoop] Having previously held roles at Accenture and Uber, coupled with experience in venture capital, Projjal recognized the shortcomings of traditional development and performance review methods within corporate structures. Fueled by dissatisfaction, he took the initiative and established OnLoop in 2020, aiming to revolutionize these practices. JJ's educational journey includes studies at Stanford and SMU (Singapore), leveraging this academic background to spearhead innovative changes in the realm of corporate development and performance assessments. Want to reach out JJ? His LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/ About OnLoop OnLoop is an AI powered habit-building platform ensures that teams are motivated, aligned, and accountable The OnLoop website https://www.onloop.com/ What We Discussed in this Episode on Measuring People's Performance differently - Challenges with Traditional Yearly Performance Reviews: Why Do They Often Fail Employees? - Defining Ideal Performance Metrics: What Should Companies Measure Beyond Standard Objectives? - The Future of Performance Enhancement: Leveraging AI's Role in Individual and Business Improvement - Guiding Organizational Change: Recommendations for HR Leaders and Essential Learning Areas - Linking Individual Performance to Evolving Organizational Culture: Strategies for Change - Employee Privacy Concerns: Risks Associated with Technology Revealing Employee Sentiments - Enhancing Human Skills in Corporate Training: Effective Methods for Developing Behavioral and Meta-Skills ### About the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino. This episode is sponsored by: PeopleKult [behavioral science, tech and analytics to scale up the next generation work culture] The Cornerstone Advisory [innovation, performance and growth for future-focused organizations]
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I enjoy a thought-provoking conversation with Projjal Ghatak, the innovative mind behind OnLoop, a platform that's pioneering the space of Collaborative Team Development (CTD). Projjal, with his rich background from Uber to Accenture and his academic stint at Stanford GSB, brings a disruptive approach to traditional performance management. The dialogue opens with an exploration of OnLoop's mission to transform how hybrid teams are assessed and developed. Projjal shares his decade-long frustration with outdated enterprise performance tools and how it fueled his dedication to empowering the world's 1 billion knowledge workers. We dive into the nuances of managing team productivity, discussing the critical need for managers to maintain visibility on their team's capacity to perform. They dissect the concept of shared clarity on business and personal goals, and the importance of building habits around frequent and constructive feedback. A significant highlight of the conversation is the discussion on the redundancy of writing performance summaries in the digital age. Projjal suggests that generative AI could streamline this process, although user feedback on this innovative approach remains to be seen. The challenges and benefits of managing hybrid teams take center stage as Projjal acknowledges the complexities of remote work, from reduced accountability to the necessity of finding effective management solutions. They agree that hybrid work is here to stay, underscoring the need for tools that support this enduring shift. Feedback's role in professional growth is also a focal point, with Projjal introducing 'On Loopers', an app designed to facilitate effective feedback exchange. They touch upon the value of diverse global teams in creating universally relevant products. Closing the episode, Projjal emphasizes the importance of self-education and coaching, advocating for learning through various channels, including podcasts. This discussion is not just a deep dive into the mechanics of CTD but also a testament to the power of innovation in unlocking team potential.
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Performance management enables employees to learn and grow in service of being and doing their best. It traditionally happens through one-on-ones, weekly meetings, and annual performance reviews. However, for many managers and direct reports, performance management feels like a chore. Thankfully, today's guest has figured out how to easily and effectively do performance reviews.Today's guest is Projjal Ghatak. Projjal is the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a mobile-first platform that helps managers and teams build better feedback loops in the global, hybrid teams of the future.Projjal and I talk about performance management through their Collaborative Team Development framework. We get into how to do it effectively, how to make it easier on both you as the manager and your direct report, how to reduce the bias that is often embedded in the process, and so much more.Join the conversation now!Get FREE mini-sketchnotes with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Conversation Topics(00:00) Intro(01:44) The Collaborative Team Development framework explained (11:23) What data is needed for optimal performance feedback?(13:43) The role of AI in performance management/reviews(26:07) Alternative ways for managers to effectively do performance management(27:34) A great manager Projjal has worked for(29:37) Keep up with Projjal(30:41) [Extended Episode Only] How to connect the organization's goals to individual goals(34:27) [Extended Episode Only] How to use the data you've gathered to have a thoughtful annual performance review conversation(37:03) [Extended Episode Only] The advantage of combining the power of AI with human observationsAdditional Resources:- Get the extended episode by Joining The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community for just $15 per month- Read the full transcript here- Read the related blog article here- Follow me on Instagram here - Visit my website for more hereConnect with Projjal:- Follow Projjal on LinkedIn here- Follow OnLoop on LinkedIn here- Check out OnLoop on Instagram here- Visit OnLoop's official website hereFREE First Quarter of “Collaborative Team Development”OnLoop is a habit-forming, generative AI-powered goals and feedback platform for high-functioning teams. It uses a proprietary Collaborative Team Development framework to help leaders drive clarity around the 5 hierarchical layers for high performance. Projjal is generously offering the first quarter free for their annual contract of our Collaborative Team Development (CTD) platform if they sign up in 2023 for kickoff in January 2024. For a team of 50, that would mean US$1,500 off! 1 Hour of Free Executive Coaching For any CEOProjjal is happy to offer 1 hour of free executive coaching for any CEO in the Modern Manager community.Get all of these guest bonuses and many other member benefits when you join The Modern Manager Podcast+ Community.---------------------The Modern Manager is a leadership podcast for rockstar managers who want to create a working environment where people thrive, and great work gets done.Follow The Modern Manager on your favorite podcast platform so you won't miss an episode!
PROJJAL GHATAK is the CEO and co-founder of OnLoop, a platform reshaping the performance management landscape and introducing the concept of Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to transform how hybrid teams are evaluated and nurtured at their core. In this interview, we delve into the critical components of effective performance feedback, explore what leaders can do to better coach individuals on their teams, and discover how to cultivate habits around essential feedback topics. For more stories of remote teams doing great things, visit https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com
Projjal Ghatak, Cofounder & CEO of OnLoop, and Jeremy Au, talk about leadership and coaching dynamics. They discuss three key themes: 1. The Power of Leadership: Projjal and Jeremy talked about how they initially hesitated to invest in executive coaching due to its perceived high cost but they stressed the invaluable returns it brings. They underlined the significance of a structured coaching approach, emphasizing that leaders must be intentional about it as it enhances decision-making. They noted that leadership involves making choices that profoundly impact a company's future, and highlighted that its value lies in mastering well-informed decision-making. 2. Venture Capital vs. Private Equity: Projjal explained the prevalence of entities in Southeast Asia that label themselves as VCs but function more like small to mid-sized enterprise private equity firms (SME PE), aiming for 2 to 3X returns on investments within a short time frame. This contrasted with the VC model, which embraces asymmetric outcomes and rapid growth. They explained that understanding the differences is crucial for founders and investors alike, as it greatly impacts the leadership dynamics and decision-making processes within a company. They also talked about the significance of a harmonious board of directors in guiding a company's direction, and that it should be comprised of individuals who not only bring diverse expertise but also foster healthy debates and discussions. 3. Effective Coaching Dynamics: Projjal highlighted that for coaches to be truly effective, they need personal empathy and experience in the domain of the individual being coached, similar to having a deep understanding of the "sport" or field they are coaching in, even if it's not identical. He also distinguished between coaches and mentors or advisors, emphasizing that coaches must prioritize listening and asking questions over telling individuals what to do. He suggested that formal training, such as the Arbuckle Leadership Fellows Program, can provide a solid foundation for coaching. They also explored the significance of aligning founder-investor perspectives, Projjal's unique perspectives on narcissism, the depth of trust required in such relationships, and the importance of critical thinking in the current instant gratification era. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/projjal-ghatak2 Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TnqkaWpTT181lMA8xNu0T YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyAu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/brave-southeast-asia-tech-singapore-indonesia-vietnam/id1506890464 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZC5jby9icmF2ZWR5bmFtaWNz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea Learn more about Ringkas here: https://www.ringkas.co.id
Nikki Lewallen Gregory delves into the world of Collaborative Team Development (CTD) with special guest Projjal Ghatak, the CEO of Onloop. Together, they explore this innovative model that promotes clarity, enhances employee engagement, and delivers remarkable results within teams. They discuss the essence of high-performance teams and the pursuit of sustainably optimized performance. Join them as they dive into the visual representation of CTD, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of this transformative approach to team development. Get ready to unlock the secrets of thoughtful and productive leadership, all in the name of advancing people at work and achieving business excellence. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Connect with Projjal on LinkedIn Learn about the CTD Framework Learn more about OnLoop
What exactly is performance management? It's a term we hear thrown around but what does it entail for an organization? Well, there's the traditional outlook and then there are the ideas of today's guest who is reimagining performance management as we know it. Projjal Ghatak is the CEO and founder of OnLoop, the mobile-first feedback and goal sharing platform purposely built for the modern team. This tool is habit-forming and provides feedback as a stream of consciousness. This innovative strategy is helping managers and employees work together on their own development and in a time when organizations are struggling with attracting and maintaining talent, this is a massively important topic. Listen to this episode about this amazing tool and be sure to reach out to Projjal and his team because what he is doing is something you can do, too. And you will see results. What We Talked About in This Episode: What performance management actually means The institutions that shaped Projjal's outlook Habit-forming technology Generative AI and its many uses Shifting the mindset and the behavior of the manager The impact of feedback Biases and why they exist Making decisions with scalable data Making sure the process isn't complicated Feedback as a stream of consciousness The five things that need to be done to drive rhythm Projjal's book recommendations and daily routines About Our Guest: Projjal Ghatak is the CEO and co-founder of OnLoop, a pre-launch VC-backed seed stage SaaS start-up in a new category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to reinvent how individuals and teams of knowledge workers develop in a new hybrid future. Prior to founding OnLoop in 2020, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy for Business Development globally, leading Strategy for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. A lot of his personal pain as a leader in high-growth, high-functioning orgs led to the founding of OnLoop. Projjal has also spent time in finance raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrial conglomerate, in strategy consulting in Southeast Asia, and in early-stage companies in Latin America. He has an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Business Management from the Singapore Management University. Connect with Projjal Ghatak: OnLoop Home Page Connect with John Murphy: LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!
What exactly is performance management? It's a term we hear thrown around but what does it entail for an organization? Well, there's the traditional outlook and then there are the ideas of today's guest who is reimagining performance management as we know it.
Wayne Turmel interviews Projjal (PJ) Ghatak, the founder of OnLoop, a habit-forming AI-powered platform for high-functioning teams. They discuss the challenges faced by hybrid teams and the need for increased clarity and visibility in remote work. OnLoop helps managers and team members stay connected and informed through regular check-ins and feedback. The platform aims to address biases and create a level playing field for all employees. Ghatak emphasizes the importance of rethinking traditional work practices and embracing the transition to a hybrid workplace. Key Takeaways 1. OnLoop helps managers of hybrid teams navigate the reduced visibility and clarity that comes with remote and hybrid work. 2. The platform uses habit-forming technology to make it easier for managers to understand what is happening with each team member. 3. OnLoop aims to close the perception gap and eliminate biases by bringing better visibility into the actual work being done. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and Projjal Ghatak 01:05 The problem of reduced clarity in hybrid teams 03:55 How technology helps managers with clarity and expectations 05:50 Addressing concerns about employee monitoring 09:00 Developing habits and best practices for managers 10:57 Challenges of hybrid teams and the need for visibility 13:41 Solving the problem of proximity bias in hybrid teams 15:26 The importance of ethical visibility for all employees 17:44 Closing remarks Related Episodes Using Technology to Hit Strategic Goals with Abhinav Chugh How Technology Is Changing Human Capital Management with Scott Lyons How to Make Hybrid Offices Work with Stan Meshkov Monitoring Software for Remote Employees Featured Guest Name: Projjal (PJ) Ghatak What He Does: CEO and Co-Founder of OnLoop Notable: Projjal Ghatak is the founder of On Loop, a habit-forming AI-powered platform for goals and feedback in high-functioning teams. On Loop was created to help managers of hybrid teams navigate the reduced visibility and clarity that comes with remote and hybrid work. Projjal has a background in working with global teams and is passionate about bringing fairness and visibility to everyone's work. Additional Resources Learn more about OnLoop Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Your Host Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
In this refreshing episode of the Team Anywhere Leadership podcast, join us as we interview Projjal Ghatak, CEO & Co-founder of OnLoop. Projjal shares surprising insights from his journey as a founder, highlighting the importance of mental fitness and agility in the startup world. He introduces Collaborative Team Development (CTD) and its unique approach to driving team growth. We delve into the significance of feedback in professional development and the shortcomings of traditional performance management systems. Discover how OnLoop's AI-powered platform revolutionizes the feedback process, fostering behavior change and individual development within organizations as we Team Anywhere.READ THE FULL EPISODE SUMMARY HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This installment of The Axis Effect features Projjal Ghatak, CEO and Co-Founder of Onloop. With a career working at companies like Uber, BlueKite, and Essar, Ghatak founded Onloop to create a product to help leaders effectively build, organize, and manage their teams as practically and productively as possible. Ghatak discusses how personal experiences led him to found OnLoop, his process of helping team leaders solve issues, the joy in creating his own company, and the difference between leading in smaller and larger companies. To learn more, tune in to “Fear of Missing Out - No More!”
Projjal founded OnLoop in 2020 to create a category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to fundamentally reinvent how hybrid teams are assessed and developed. This was after over a decade of frustration with clunky, traditional enterprise performance management and learning processes and tools that were either hated or ignored by his teams at companies like Uber and Accenture where he spent many years. He is now dedicated to his lifelong mission of unleashing the full potential of the world's 1 billion knowledge workers.Prior to founding OnLoop, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy & Operations for Business Development globally, leading Strategy & Planning for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. Besides Uber, he also spent some time raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrials conglomerate (Essar), in strategy consulting in South East Asia (Accenture), and in early-stage companies in Latin America (BlueKite, El Market) before that. Somewhere along the way he spent 2 years at Stanford (GSB), getting an MBA. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Projjal Ghatak discuss:Collaborative team developmentHow Onloop's platform collects significantly more disparate data points to get a full understanding of an employeeThe importance of having good dataBalancing technology with face-to-face feedback Key Takeaways:Efforts to analyze and develop hybrid teams will be more forward-looking through collaborative team development than performance management, which focuses on the backward process.Unlike other platforms, Onloop's platforms don't prescribe how bonuses should be decided for individuals; what they recommend is how much data should be collected at the end of a quarter and semester, and how to use that data to analyze someone's achievements across targets, projects, and skills.You cannot measure the amount of money you are investing in developing the same way a hedge fund does if you think of people as assets. We can do a lot more to ensure that the right capital is being used in the right place, but that starts with a foundation of good data.Generative AI makes writing good feedback easier, but there is a different quality of relationship that happens when we sit down and have a live conversation. It's really all about the conversation. "In this hybrid world, we have to fundamentally shift how we think about performance, and then how do we measure performance on an ongoing basis.” — Projjal Ghatak Connect with Projjal Ghatak: Website: https://www.onloop.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/ Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Angelica Rayco Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Projjal Ghatak is the CEO and co-founder of SaaS company, OnLoop, creating a new category, Collaborative Team Development (CTD), in a legacy market with a software product that is redefining the way organizations conduct performance management for hybrid teams.In this episode, you'll hear how Projjal made the leap into entrepreneurship by tackling what he observed to be one of the most disliked processes in human resources, how he invented a new business category, developing and launching a software product, and some of the hardships that come with being a founder.Projjal describes how OnLoop works to improve the performance management process, common issues within traditional performance management, and how OnLoop is redefining the performance assessment process to unlock the potential of workers, increasing productivity.Projjal talks about the importance of finding the right founder-investor fit when seeking capital, understanding the venture capital business model, the personal toll raising venture capital took on his mental health and how he got through it, and 3 pieces of advice he has for other founders who need to raise funding.Projjal shares his insights on launching a software product, why he initially focused on product development over revenue, the value he saw in getting his product into the hands of users early on, how to know when you're software product is ready for monetization, and how OnLoop utilizes user feedback to drive product integration.Finally, Projjal tells us the gut decision to focus on the mobile app that paid off, two key elements of his product that have driven OnLoop's growth, how his business has been able to disrupt a static market, and why founders should be more open about the mental health challenges that come with launching a business and getting the necessary support.Skip to Topic:4:34 - Redesigning the performance management process9:06 - Mission to unlock the potential of knowledge workers and increase productivity11:14 - How OnLoop measures work productivity12:12 - How OnLoop redefines the performance management process13:05 - Challenges with gauging productivity in the workplace in the era of remote work17:42 - 2 key considerations when going from a business idea to launching a software product19:25 - Navigating the harsh reality of raising venture capital21:28 - 3 pieces of advice for other founders about raising business capital26:16 - Finding the right-fit investor28:34 - Developing a software product in conjunction with your users29:01 - Creating a product advisory board29:56 - How to know when you're ready to monetize your software product34:02 - Being a disruptor in a legacy marketFind Projjal at:Website: https://www.onloop.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnLoopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayonloop/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onloop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLaN140q6NZdUMcvQUQezZwVisit Stephanie at: https://stephaniehayes.biz/Follow me on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | TwitterSupport the show
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Projjal Ghatak about how businesses can embrace and empower hybrid or remote teams. Projjal Ghatak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/) founded OnLoop in 2020 to create a category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to fundamentally reinvent how hybrid teams are assessed and developed. This was after over a decade of frustration with clunky, traditional enterprise performance management and learning processes and tools that were either hated or ignored by his teams at companies like Uber and Accenture where he spent many years. He is now dedicated to his lifelong mission of unleashing the full potential of the world's 1 billion knowledge workers. Prior to founding OnLoop, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy & Operations for Business Development globally, leading Strategy & Planning for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. Besides Uber, he also spent some time raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrials conglomerate (Essar), in strategy consulting in South East Asia (Accenture), and in early stage companies in Latin America (BlueKite, El Market) prior to that. Somewhere along the way he spent 2 years at Stanford (GSB), getting an MBA. Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to HelloFresh.com/hci50 and use code hci50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Check out CrowdHealth and start your free trial at joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code HCI. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An interesting conversation with Projjal Ghatak, CEO of Onloop - WEF Tech Pioneer 2022. In this conversation we talk about leading the new workplace. Some of the takeaways: What are the things that companies need to consider when they are leading people in a hybrid environment, i.e. virtual and live. One of the things that we realize really matter in working virtually is that people are having fun. Teams that have fun together, laugh together, they will stay together Happiness is a big part of motivation Importance and positive effect of celebration and recognition among teams Mixing having fun and educating the teams during meetings inspires and motivates them right away. These and much more were discussed in this conversation. Until the next episode, stay INSPIRED and make the biggest difference in your area of responsibility and beyond. For any inquiries, please contact fouad@alame.ch
In this episode, I am talking with the CEO and Co-founder of OnLoop, Projjal Ghatak, who envisions a world where work is designed to make people better (while getting things done). Check out the episode to hear Projjal discuss the importance of expression and influence in communication. We also chat about how to prepare so that you can easily adapt to your audience and how the world of virtual work has changed how leaders need to lead. I hope you enjoy. Additional Resources:► Follow Communispond on LinkedIn for more communication skills tips: https://www.linkedin.com/company/communispond► Connect with Scott D'Amico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdamico/► Connect with Projjal Ghatak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/► Subscribe to the podcast: https://communicast.simplecast.com/► Download the ProSpeak® app. Providing users with instant feedback on presentation and communication skills. - Apple: https://apple.co/3jTJbqe
The New Wave of Managing Global Hybrid Teams – With Projjal GhatakEPISODE SUMMARY Starting a software business is just as much a psychological endeavor as a business undertaking. As a SaaS founder or CEO, you must possess the mindset that you can handle anything that comes at you and overcome the stress and challenges. Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, Pojjal Ghatak, talks about how they managed their startup in the face of hardships. He shares with Host and B2B SaaS Sales Coach Matt Wolach what to do when you feel stagnant, or your business is facing an obstacle.PODCAST-AT-A-GLANCEPodcast: Scale Your SaaSEpisode: Episode No. 252, “How to Develop Mental Fortitude In Business – With Projjal Ghatak”Host: Matt Wolach, a B2B SaaS sales coach, Entrepreneur, and InvestorGuest: Projjal Ghatak, Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoopTOP TIPS FROM THIS EPISODETrust Is KeyFocus On the Bigger PictureAttack the ProblemBounce BackEPISODE HIGHLIGHTSBalance Work and PlayThe Importance of Being SeenTOP QUOTESProjjal Ghatak[00:10] “People want to feel seen, and managers need to see work getting done. And I think overall, people are just less seen. And that often makes people feel less successful.” [10:54] “Managers have a good sense of where to intervene.” [16:16] “Having a table or notion with a database built into a spreadsheet just makes sense after a while.” [19:22] “ And sort of staying focused on solving a problem and sort of pick your first principles on how can we use the very best of technology we have to solve the problem at hand, I think has led us to a place where we feel well positioned to capture the opportunity.” Matt Wolach[03:29] “…something really, really bad can create some good things.” [22:29] “That's one of the things I just love about talking with great entrepreneurs is just seeing that vision and the passion come together.”LEARN MORETo learn more about Projjal Ghatak and OnLoop, visit: https://www.onloop.com/You can also find Projjal Ghatak on LinkedIn at: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop.For more about how host Matt Wolach helps software companies achieve maximum growth, visit https://mattwolach.com/.Get even more tips by following Matt elsewhere:Sales TipsLinkedInTwitterInstagramGet even more tips by following Matt elsewhere: Sales Tips LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Projjal founded OnLoop in 2020 to create a category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to fundamentally reinvent how hybrid teams are assessed and developed. This was after over a decade of frustration with clunky, traditional enterprise performance management and learning processes and tools that were either hated or ignored by his teams at companies like Uber and Accenture where he spent many years. He is now dedicated to his lifelong mission of unleashing the full potential of the world's 1 billion knowledge workers.Prior to founding OnLoop, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy & Operations for Business Development globally, leading Strategy & Planning for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. Besides Uber, he also spent some time raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrials conglomerate (Essar), in strategy consulting in South East Asia (Accenture), and in early stage companies in Latin America (BlueKite, El Market) prior to that. Somewhere along the way he spent 2 years at Stanford (GSB), getting an MBA.Projjal's Profilelinkedin.com/in/pgonloopEmailghatak.projjal@gmail.comhttps://www.onloop.com/All Business. No Boundaries.Welcome to All Business. No Boundaries, a collection of supply chain stories by DHL...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/
It appears artificial intelligence will soon render the annual staff performance review extinct. One company is harnessing its powers to generate real-time, objective feedback for employees to empower them at work by boosting their confidence and exposing their blind spots. In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder of software development company OnLoop, Projjal Ghatak, describes their new product, enabling staff to report on their progress, using artificial intelligence, at the touch of a mobile button – producing objective reports based on feedback and self-analysis. Reference: www.onloop.com Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The shift to a hybrid working model has left many business owners and managers in a state of high anxiety. How can they be sure that staff are actually being productive? CEO and Co-founder of OnLoop, Projjal Ghatak, says teams that work from both the office and home can actually be more powerful and more productive. He says the secret to ensuring both strong productivity from workers and peace of mind for managers, is to set goals and consistently monitor progress. Reference: www.onloop.com Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Projjal Ghatak is the CEO & Co-Founder of OnLoop, a pre-launch VC-backed seed stage SaaS start-up in a new category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to reinvent how individuals and teams of knowledge workers develop in a new hybrid future. Prior to founding OnLoop in 2020, Projjal spent three and a half years at Uber in a variety of roles including leading Strategy for Business Development globally, leading Strategy for the APAC rides business, and GM of the Philippines rides business. A lot of his personal pain as a leader in high-growth, high-functioning orgs led to the founding of OnLoop. Projjal has also spent time in finance raising debt and equity from New York hedge funds for an industrials conglomerate, in strategy consulting in South East Asia, and in early stage companies in Latin America. He has an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a Bachelor of Business Management from the Singapore Management University. Show notes at: https://www.jeremyau.com/blog/projjal -ghatak You can find the community discussion for this episode at: https://club.jeremyau.com/c/podcasts/projjal-ghatak
It's not always about data. Sometimes, you need to listen to your gut! This week the Product Bakers interviewed Projjal Ghatak talking about how to solve customers' problems and how to bring in the right people into a company. Table of content: 00:30 - Episode Intro 02:00 - Intro Projjal Ghatak 04:20 - Starting a company based on a problem 06:55 - Dealing with intuition vs. data 12:30 - Networking to find the right people 17:10 - Understand and define good problems 25:00 - Company strategy: quality vs. growth 28:30 - Delivering value to customers 30:40 - Creating a great advisory board 34:45 - CEO advice: Fokus Connect with Projjal: Linkedin: @pgonloop Twitter: @gprojjal Website: www.onloop.com ✩ Follow The Product Bakery Podcast ✩