Why Some Teams Perform Better Than Others

Discussions around high-performing teams tend to gravitate toward the end results, the metrics, the milestones, the victories. Yet what often goes unexamined is the journey that leads teams there. Rather than focusing on performance as an outcome, it's far more valuable to explore what lays the groundwork for it. And why things tend to fall apart even when everyone means well.

To shed light on this, we have with us Kanu Priya, Chief People Officer- India & APAC at Credera. Kanu Priya brings rich experience in driving people and culture transformation within high-growth organizations.

Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia

Guest Bio

Kanu Priya is a transformational HR leader with over 18 years of experience across consulting, manufacturing, and technology-led industries. As Chief People Officer – India & APAC at Credera/Areteans, she leads HR strategy with a 'business-first, people-always' philosophy. Known for driving M&A integration, hyper-growth scaling, digital HR modernisation, and leadership development across global markets, her career includes key roles at Atotech (MKS Instruments), Canon India, Gartner, and Pioneer Urban. She is certified in PROSCI Change Management and Hogan Assessments, and is a graduate of the Future CHRO Program at ISB.

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Timestamps

01:12 Kanu Priya walks us through her professional journey and the experiences that have shaped her career.

06:26 Exploring the foundational elements that must exist before a team can even begin to perform at its best.

12:32 Why teams struggle to execute effectively, even when goals are well-defined and intentions are aligned.

18:18 How building trust and fostering a sense of ownership can naturally reduce the need for micromanagement.

24:05 The habits, structures, and practices that sustain high performance over time — without pushing teams to burnout.

31:05 What distinguishes teams that deliver consistently from those that only manage to perform in short bursts.

Do Give a Read: Rules for Teamwork: 10 Measurable Rules Every High-Performing Team Follows