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In ep #3 on Career Strategy, Jack talked about optimising for a great manager when looking at startup jobs. In today's ep #8, we explore the habits, mindset, and tools that you find with great managers. Whether you're at the stage of your career where you're managing people, or people are managing you, Michael's 10 must-know tips for new people managers is full of great takeaways.
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We covered:
(03:52) The purpose of a people manager
(06:24) 1. Don't: shoot for likeability
(10:14) 2. Do: make it clear what success looks like for your team
(11:46) 3. Don't: avoid tough conversations
(15:16) 4. Don't: use command & control style management
(17:28) 5. Don't: respond adhoc to your team
(19:50) 6. Don't: make it about yourself
(22:02) 7. Do: connect your team's day-to-day with their goals
(23:42) 8. Do: make accurate assessments
(26:43) 9. Do: say "I believe in you."
(28:20) 10. Do: use Delegation Poker
(31:16) Stories from Mike's previous managers
We referenced:
- Article: Delegation Poker, Brad Dunn on Medium - https://jesterhoax.medium.com/who-really-decides-how-to-play-delegation-poker-d11544ceb7d9
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Connect with Us:
Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen)
Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel)
Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected]
Zipline.io is a fast-growing RegTech startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io
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By Michael Momsen and Zabi RawanIn ep #3 on Career Strategy, Jack talked about optimising for a great manager when looking at startup jobs. In today's ep #8, we explore the habits, mindset, and tools that you find with great managers. Whether you're at the stage of your career where you're managing people, or people are managing you, Michael's 10 must-know tips for new people managers is full of great takeaways.
—
We covered:
(03:52) The purpose of a people manager
(06:24) 1. Don't: shoot for likeability
(10:14) 2. Do: make it clear what success looks like for your team
(11:46) 3. Don't: avoid tough conversations
(15:16) 4. Don't: use command & control style management
(17:28) 5. Don't: respond adhoc to your team
(19:50) 6. Don't: make it about yourself
(22:02) 7. Do: connect your team's day-to-day with their goals
(23:42) 8. Do: make accurate assessments
(26:43) 9. Do: say "I believe in you."
(28:20) 10. Do: use Delegation Poker
(31:16) Stories from Mike's previous managers
We referenced:
- Article: Delegation Poker, Brad Dunn on Medium - https://jesterhoax.medium.com/who-really-decides-how-to-play-delegation-poker-d11544ceb7d9
—
Connect with Us:
Michael Momsen (linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen)
Kai Lovel (linkedin.com/in/kailovel)
Feedback, ideas or career questions? Send us an email - [email protected]
Zipline.io is a fast-growing RegTech startup solving frontline compliance challenges in healthcare. More at https://zipline.io