Engineering @Instagram, former Director of Engineering @nytimes.
NYC
Joined February 2017
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My new post on Getting Over Your Fear of Giving Tough Feedback. Full of tips to help you get better at it! introvertedengineer.com/2020…
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Join our panel discussion about the changes that are needed in the way your engineering team works with legacy code.
Secure your place for May 11. bit.ly/3MiMTFL
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Learn from leaders @smrutirp, @victorvvu, @saralouhicks, @introvertedeng, and TJ McNichols to help your engineering teams to tackle inefficient processes that cause major bottlenecks.
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A thread on how engineering leaders can grow their engineers during a pandemic (by Director of Engineering at The NY Times, Said Ketchman, @introvertedeng)
We'll cover:
I. Why do people want to grow?
II. What motivates them?
III. How has the pandemic affected employees?
1/8
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Basics for motivation and growth by Said Ketchman @introvertedeng:
👉 Growth for career progression
👉 Growth for influence and authority
👉 Growth for self-confidence and expertise
What are your reasons for motivation and growth, especially during a pandemic? 👥
#PlatoElevate
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Said Ketchman @introvertedeng, Director of Engineering @nytimes gave us a couple of great questions to reflect on.
Where do you see yourself in 2-5 years?
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Thank you @platohq that was fun!
We're taking some of your final questions with Said Ketchman @introvertedeng
Janice Little, SVP of Engineering at @SheerID is with us now as well!
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A7. Everyone says they want honest feedback but its still not easy to give/receive it. Like A2, build trust first, then ur direct will know the feedback is out of care for their growth, not to tear them down. One tip, ask, “I have some feedback, can I give you it?” #ManagerChats
Q7. One of the benefits of 1-on-1s is being able to have open, candid, and honest conversations. 👍
What is your best advice for having direct and honest conversations in these meetings? How would you recommend giving and receiving feedback?
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A8: Listen intently, ask questions, leave with clear takeaways. 1:1s are a time to hear things & to make things better. Dont be late, dont multitask, dont cancel repeatedly. Be consistent, attentive, and show that you really care what they have to say. Built Trust! #ManagerChats
Q8. Final question time!
If you had to write a playbook on the spot for managers who are looking to have the best 1-on-1 meetings, what three things would you tell them to do? What are the three things they should avoid?
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A6. If youve made 1:1s a trusting, casual, and safe space, you’ll hear more truths from a person. For career, most people know what they want, but are scared to say it. Growing engineers will actually help u grow faster, so it’s a win-win. Bring it up if they don't! #ManagerChats
Q6. 1-on-1 meetings can be incredibly impactful on a person’s career. 🚀
What type of career conversations have happened inside of your 1-on-1s and how has that helped shape either your own career path or the path of others on your team?
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A5. A huge mistake with 1:1s is not showing up or constantly cancelling. People value them more if they can expect they'll happen regularly. Also, its obvious when we’re on video chat & trying to multitask. Don't do that, just give undivided attention to the person. #ManagerChats
Q5. We’ve heard about one-on-one meeting blunders (making the meeting a status check-in, for example) but we want to know:
What are some of the biggest mistakes that are made during a 1-on-1 meeting?
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A4. Keeping 1:1s casual is what makes people value them more. Since we’re remote, use some time to talk about how things are going personally, get to know them. TBH sometimes they act as a therapy session, as funny as that sounds, but it makes people value the time. #ManagerChats
Q4. Getting other people onboard with 1-on-1 meetings can be challenging sometimes. 😬
How have you convinced your team to see the value of one-on-one meetings?
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A3. Weekly 1:1s are really ideal if possible. Since we’re all remote now its even more important & keep them casual. Ur direct report should run with the agenda, give them time to talk whats on their mind. If you have updates urself, save them to the end if you can. #ManagerChats
Q3. Walk us through a typical 1-on-1 meeting in your world. We’d love to hear about things like:
How often do you like to have 1-on-1s and where do you prefer to meet? Who prepares the agenda? Do you have any routines or rituals that make them more successful?
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A2. Ive seen that regular 1-on-1s help build trust and thats what makes a strong team. Trust that your boss is looking out for your career, and trust that your engineers are looking out for the deliverables. Without effective 1:1s its harder to establish that. #ManagerChats
Q2. @joulee, the author of The Making of a Manager, says that 1-on-1s are such an important part of management. 🙏
What has been the biggest benefit you’ve seen to doing regular 1-on-1s either as a direct report or as a manager (or both!)?
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A1. Hey everyone! I’ve been in engineering management for about 5 years. Before that I was an engineer for much longer. I think part of being a good manager is the ability to listen and absorb what people are saying, then taking what you’ve heard and taking action. #ManagerChats
Let’s start with the basics. 👇
Q1. Introduce yourself!
Tell us a bit about your background, your career journey, or anything else you’d like us to know. 👋
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Welcome everyone to #ManagerChats! 👋
Today’s chat is on 1-on-1 meetings!
1-on-1s are one of the most powerful tools that managers have to build solid relationships with their teams. Today, we’re going to explore this topic in-depth.
Grab some ☕️ + get ready to type!
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#JavaScript tip for today:
Use proper array methods. Here's a little cheat sheet.
How I feel when dealing with relatives/friends who don’t take precautions for coronavirus seriously.
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Jingling bike bells, protesters in New York on Saturday chanted, “Whose streets? Our streets” and “Say his name: George Floyd.” Many had handmade signs — including “We Demand Change” and “Defund the Police” — taped to their backpacks, racks and handlebars. nyti.ms/2BXNXQA