diegosouzapw Career Development & Leadership Skill
Quick Start - 1-on-1 Conversation Guide
As a Tech Lead/Manager:
Opening:
"How are you doing this week?"
Career Development:
"What are your goals for the next 6 months?"
"What skills do you want to develop?"
"How can I support your growth?"
Feedback:
"You did well on X because Y"
"For next time, consider Z"
Closing:
"How can I help you succeed?"
Core Competencies
Leadership
- Vision setting
- Strategic thinking
- Decision-making
- Team motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Delegation
Communication
- Clear writing
- Public speaking
- Active listening
- Feedback delivery
- Storytelling
Management
- Hiring and recruitment
- Performance management
- Career development
- 1-on-1s
- Team building
Business Skills
- Financial literacy
- Metrics and data
- Stakeholder management
- Negotiation
- Networking
Career Progression
IC Track: Engineer → Senior → Staff → Principal Management Track: Engineer → Manager → Director → VP Specialist Track: Engineer → Expert → Distinguished
Best Practices
- Communication - Clear and frequent
- Mentoring - Invest in people
- Continuous Learning - Stay current
- Documentation - Clear decision records
- Feedback - Regular and actionable
- Balance - Work-life equilibrium
- Growth Mindset - Embrace learning
- Accountability - Own decisions