April 7-9, 2025
Directions North America 2025
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Recognized as the most anticipated partners-only event in the region, Directions NA 2025 promises to skyrocket your business - it's all about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, its integrations, partnerships, and all the incredible solutions we can offer together as a community!
We look forward to seeing you at Directions North America 2025, April 7-9, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Register for Directions in 3 simple steps:
- Create Company & Individual Profile
- Purchase Passes & Receive Registration Codes Email
- Register Individual Attendees
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04-08-2025
Leading Without Limits: Unlocking the Power of Self-Managing Teams
Discover how self-managing teams are transforming the way businesses achieve success. This session is designed for managers and leaders looking to stay ahead in a world where agility and efficiency are the keys to thriving organizations.
Why Self-Management Matters
- Empowered Teams: Self-management replaces micromanagement with trust and autonomy, enabling employees to own their decisions.
- Faster Decision-Making: By reducing layers of hierarchy, teams can respond quickly to challenges and opportunities.
- Boosted Innovation: Freedom to act fosters creativity and problem-solving within teams.
How Self-Managing Organizations Excel
- Efficiency Gains: Eliminating bureaucracy and unnecessary oversight saves time and resources.
- Higher Engagement: Employees in self-managing environments feel more valued and motivated.
- Scalability: These structures adapt more easily to growth and change.
Real-World Examples
From global giants like Netflix and Spotify to innovative leaders like Buurtzorg and Gore-Tex, organizations across industries are proving that self-management works.
This session will equip you with:
- Practical strategies to transition your team toward self-management.
- Insights into fostering trust, transparency, and shared accountability.
- Tools to lead in a way that empowers teams while achieving organizational goals.
Join me to reimagine leadership and discover a future where management isn't about control—it's about unlocking potential.
Speakers:
Ugne Kontare
Head of Operations at SOFT4
Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer representing one of Europe's most successful cloud-ready companies, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which have successfully gained market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learned along the way.
With a background in SMB sales and leadership, Ugne's career expands over several industries, with most of its time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, and Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to:
- Build and manage an effective team;
- Develop and implement strategies for launching and managing a software product - from analysis to profits.
Ugne Kontare
Head of Operations at SOFT4
Ugne Kontare is a Chief Business Development Officer representing one of Europe's most successful cloud-ready companies, Softera Baltic, Partner of the Year in Lithuania, 2022. Having developed multiple solutions under the SOFT4 brand, several of which have successfully gained market share and partners' recognition, while several were killed after years of development, Ugne is ready to share the lessons learned along the way.
With a background in SMB sales and leadership, Ugne's career expands over several industries, with most of its time dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, such as Marketing, Sales, CEO, and Business Development, Ugne shares her knowledge and tips on how to:
- Build and manage an effective team;
- Develop and implement strategies for launching and managing a software product - from analysis to profits.