Career Development & Leadership Skill

Quick Start - 1-on-1 Conversation Guide

As a Tech Lead/Manager:

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

Resources

• The Manager's Path - Camille Fournier

• Radical Candor - Kim Scott

• First Round Review