An introduction to my management style, strengths, values, and personality. The intended audience is my partners and direct reports. If you feel like there's a discrepancy in what's outlined here versus what you've seen from me, please raise it. This is public with the intent that it will make it easier for you to hold me accountable.

Role

My goals as a design people leader

People (who)

• Staffing – my team members are clear on their role and feel set up for success.
• Hiring – I identify gaps and expand the team as needed.
• Growth – I understand how my team members want to grow, and support them on that journey. People feel like they're growing their skills based on a thoughtful plan.
• Trust – my team members bring challenges to my attention. We give each other critical feedback and it isn't taken personally.
• Partnership – I build strong relationships with leaders of other disciplines, and they seek out opportunities to work with my team.

Purpose (why)

• My team & I have clarity on why our work matters (+ how it ties into broader business or team goals).
• My team & I can represent the work we're doing effectively to leadership or other disciplines.

Projects (what)

• The balance+amount of work feels right (roadmapping/planning).
• My team & I have clarity on prioritization or sequencing (why this piece first).
• My team & I know what success looks like for each project.
• My team produces meaningful outcomes; our work achieves its goals.

Process (how)

• People know how to best orient to one another within my team. We build a culture of knowledge-sharing, feedback, and collaboration.
• My team & I contribute to process improvements that enable us to work more efficiently & effectively (templates, meetings, etc).