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Six months of mistakes: Being a new manager

Six months of mistakes: Being a new manager

UXAustralia

May 16, 2019
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  1. @doublethought If it’s invisible, did you really do it? Focus

    on the outcomes you’re seeking before getting caught in action Two things here
  2. Ask yourself - do all of my 1:1’s feel a

    little awkward? Julie Zhou, VP Design at Facebook “
  3. @doublethought When there’s an occasional awkward moment in a 1:1

    - this is the kind of conversation that is enhancing our relationship.
  4. @doublethought Recap I underestimated the difference in the role I

    swung the pendulum too hard I focussed on motion over action I undervalued awkwardness
  5. @doublethought Advice Talk to your peers - find a coaching

    group. Seek direct feedback from your mentees.
  6. @doublethought Advice Talk to your peers - find a coaching

    group. Seek direct feedback from your mentees. Reports?
  7. @doublethought Advice Talk to your peers - find a coaching

    group. Seek direct feedback from your mentees. Schedule time to reflect and think about each employee.
  8. @doublethought Advice Talk to your peers - find a coaching

    group. Seek direct feedback from your mentees. Schedule time to reflect and think about each employee.