{"id":7626,"date":"2024-06-14T12:39:17","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=7626"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:38:40","slug":"manage-multiple-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/manage-multiple-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Multiple Teams: A 3-Step Guide + Expert Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you struggle with managing multiple teams at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you always feel like you are jumping from one thing to another? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on and learn how to effectively manage multiple teams in 3 simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Focus on leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest challenges of managing multiple teams is handling the sheer quantity of tasks and questions that come your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t do everything on your own. Instead, you should delegate work<\/a> and assume the role of a leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spoke to Dr. Mary Barnes<\/a>, CEO and Founder of Evolve Your Performance, and she singled out focus on leadership as one of the main factors in successfully managing multiple teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAt its core, effectively overseeing multiple teams isn\u2019t about managing\u2014it\u2019s about leading. The distinction lies in shifting from direct control to strategic leadership, which is sustainable at scale and fosters higher engagement and performance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your role as a leader should center on removing barriers, defining success, and allocating resources rather than micromanaging details. This shift not only enhances team autonomy but also allows you to manage your workload more effectively, focusing on strategic oversight rather than operational details.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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So, instead of micromanaging every task and every team member, put one person in charge of every team, and provide them with the necessary resources and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using project management software<\/a> can help you oversee who is in charge of what on the team to help you stay in the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Plaky<\/a> by CAKE.com<\/a>, you can add any number of \u2018person\u2019 fields to tasks. For example, you can add an assignee field for the person doing the task, a \u2018reviewer\u2019 or \u2018team lead\u2019 field for a person in charge of that particular team, and \u2018supervisor\u2019 for yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, this is just one of many possibilities. Fields in Plaky<\/a> are customizable, so you can add whatever fits your work organization.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Try Plaky for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure how to delegate work, you can find the tips for clear task ownership and accountability in our article:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n