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It's not enough to be right

Pedram's Data Based • 31 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
💼 Business Career growth Organizational Change Leadership skills Workplace dynamics Effectiveness
  1. Being right is important, but it's not enough to make meaningful changes in an organization. You need to focus on effectiveness and how your ideas help the business.
  2. Career growth is about understanding the needs of the organization and showing how you can make a bigger impact. Instead of just seeking promotion, think about why the organization would promote you.
  3. Ownership is about being responsible for the success of projects, not just delegating tasks. Building trust and influence is key, as soft skills often matter just as much as technical skills.

The "Macros" for healthy engineering teams - part 2: Proteins

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
💼 Business Team Management Leadership skills Continuous Improvement Project management Communication Skills
  1. Continuous improvement is like protein for engineering teams. Just as proteins help our bodies grow and heal, ongoing learning helps teams adapt and stay strong.
  2. Team skills are essential for a resilient team. Skills like project management and communication are the building blocks that help a team work well together and tackle challenges.
  3. Engineering leaders play a key role in developing these skills and fostering a culture of improvement. By supporting their team's growth, leaders create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Navigating Manager Training for Startups: A Strategic Approach

PeopleStorming • 39 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
💼 Business Leadership skills Legal Compliance Scaling
  1. Evaluate organizational complexity to determine the necessity of leadership training, focusing on skills like change management and decision-making.
  2. Identify leadership challenges related to team motivation and communication to assess the need for training in conflict management and psychological safety.
  3. Align manager training with strategic goals for growth and market penetration, emphasizing skills like vision setting and strategic planning.

My Career Journey, Part 2

The Next Chapter • 4 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
💼 Business Career journey Product Management Startups Leadership skills Work-life balance
  1. The author reflects on their journey in product roles, navigating challenges and finding their niche as a consumer product builder.
  2. Transitioning to a startup role during a global pandemic was transformative but also induced anxiety and self-doubt.
  3. The author grapples with the desire to become a startup founder, questioning sacrifices and uncertainties about their future career path.

Why Performance Review Don't Always Go as Expected

The Uncommon Executive • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
💼 Business Career development Company Culture Leadership skills
  1. As you advance in your career, it's important for others beyond your direct chain of command to understand and appreciate your performance.
  2. In larger companies, calibration sessions help ensure fair promotion assessments and avoid biases by involving multiple managers' feedback.
  3. Unexpected factors like vocal detractors, underperforming teams, or subjective evaluations can impact promotion outcomes, so it's crucial to find advocates and gather feedback early on.
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