Career Development & Leadership Skill
Quick Start - 1-on-1 Conversation Guide
As a Tech Lead/Manager:
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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