In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges and strengths of introverts in the workplace, especially in design roles. We discuss navigating extroverted environments, finding ways to make our voice heard, and the value of thoughtful leadership.

We share practical tips on everything from running inclusive conversations to managing energy as an introverted leader. Whether you’re an introvert yourself or work with one, this chat is full of useful takeaways to help teams work better together and make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

☕️ Grab a cup and join us for practical tips, personal stories, and a fresh take on what it means to embrace introversion in tech and design.

Link to our previous episode on introversion in the workplace

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Sometimes it can be hard for us as designers to know when to finish analysing research insights or evaluate which design directions to move forward with. Similarly, when we present users with too many options, they often end up not choosing any. We talk about analysis paralysis and how we can break out of it.

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Breaking into a new design role can feel daunting and overwhelming. In this episode, we share how we get ready before joining a team, the goals and frameworks we follow for onboarding, and our priorities in our first month(s) to set ourselves up for success.

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Welcome to Design Kaffé, a podcast where we have mindful, candid conversations for designers in tech. In our fortnightly episodes, we discuss a wide range of topics to explore what it means to be a designer, the challenges we face in the tech industry and share thoughts about our craft.

Our first episode this season will come out on the 15th November.

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In our last episode of season 4, we ask ourselves: do we need product managers? Can people in other disciplines, like designers and engineers, do product management, or is it essential that there is a dedicated PM on every team? When does it make sense to have PMs and when does it not?

This week we're talking about delivery speed and the fine balance to find with delivering quality. We explore why it matters, the impact delivery speed can have on the quality of the team's outputs and how we as designers can face this challenge.

We talk about money. How transparent should we be about salaries with our peers, recruiters, and companies? How should salary negotiations be handled or not handled? What about raises and promotions?

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We're back this week with a heavy topic on discrimination. We're trying to unpack how being discriminated feels like, what discrimination looks like and why it occurs in the workplace. We also explore how we can be better allies and improve our work environments.

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We talk about nepotism and other signs of toxicity in the workplace. We discuss why it’s so damaging to individuals and teams when there’s systemic toxicity at work, and share thoughts on what to do when you find yourself in these situations.

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We explore the challenges and difficult feelings of taking time off from work due to mental health. We discuss why it is tricky to be honest and upfront about it, and fears we may have about the perception others have of us and our reliability at work.

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