A presentation at .NET South West by Jessica White
Learning Leadership Jessica White
@JessPWhite My Journey So Far
@JessPWhite Mentoring Sponsoring Coaching Talking/Blogging Running 2 Teams Pairing Technical Architect Lead Developer People Management People Management
@JessPWhite Mentoring / Coaching / Sponsoring
@JessPWhite Mentoring ● Mentor normally has experience the mentee wants to gain or learn from ● Can be very structured and action based ● Trust is important.
@JessPWhite Coaching ● Coach may not need related experience ● More focus on helping guide rather than instruct ● Trust is important.
@JessPWhite Sponsorship Promoting talent and providing opportunities for others
@JessPWhite How are these related
@JessPWhite Management
@JessPWhite Management ● Can include elements of coach, mentor and sponsor depending on style ● Relates to business needs ● Ensure you are a support and not a therapist
@JessPWhite People and Technical Leadership
@JessPWhite Overlap ● Tech is lead by people ● Both have business concerns
@JessPWhite Leadership Methods
@JessPWhite Leadership Methods ● ● ● ● Leading by example Scientific Methods Gaining trust Removing Silos
@JessPWhite Leadership Methods https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/administration-and-support-services/staff-development/public/impex/Situational-Leadership.pdf
@JessPWhite Leadership Methods Goals ● ● What do you want? SMART goals Reality ● ● What blockers would stop them being achieved? Identify strengths to help achieve the goal. Options ● ● Possibilities of what you can do to the achieve goals How others may have an effect on these options Will ● ● https://www.performanceconsultants.com/grow-model What are your first actions? How realistic do you think it is that you will do these actions?
@JessPWhite Listen and research ● Keep learning ● Consider others opinion ● Research own assumptions
@JessPWhite Business cases and options ● ● ● ● KPIs People/Operational Cost Maintainability
@JessPWhite Scaling leadership Teaching leadership to enable others to influence and develop.
@JessPWhite Teaching Leadership
@JessPWhite Encouraging Collaboration Pairing in teams, across disciplines, knowledge sharing
@JessPWhite Pairing through leadership Observe and feedback. Leadership is a skill and needs training.
@JessPWhite Learning paths Provide spaces to practice and learn
@JessPWhite Learning Styles
@JessPWhite Learning Styles https://www.educationcorner.com/learning-styles.html
@JessPWhite Learning Styles ● These are themes not defined boxes ● Help them figure out the best style for them ● Your style might not match. That’s ok
@JessPWhite Communication
@JessPWhite Communication Helping others find their own way, while providing a safe environment for failure
@JessPWhite Communication Candour. Honesty. Actionable feedback.
@JessPWhite Communication Talk to others. Ask for honest feedback. Be open to criticism.
@JessPWhite Communication Being human, being flawed, is an okay thing to be honest about.
@JessPWhite Feedback loops
@JessPWhite Feedback is different Your feedback comes from the performance of others or progression in projects.
@JessPWhite Acknowledging Progress Find ways to acknowledge your impacts. Endings are important.
@JessPWhite Common Errors
@JessPWhite Common Errors You can’t do everything for yourself. In these roles Heros cause harm.
@JessPWhite Common Errors People don’t fix in boxes. Adapt to different styles, remember they might not be your own.
@JessPWhite Common Errors It’s ok to admit when you can’t do something. Help find someone who can
@JessPWhite Common Errors You are not a therapist. Acknowledge when people need professional help instead of an empathetic ear.
@JessPWhite Keep Your Passion
@JessPWhite Keep your passion Make time for your own learning and development. Make time for the things you enjoy in this industry.
@JessPWhite Keep your passion Acknowledge your impacts and celebrate them.
@JessPWhite Keep your passion Passion is infectious and a great leadership tool.
@JessPWhite Resources Situational Leadership: ❏ Imperial College London Slides: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/administration-and-support-serv ices/staff-development/public/impex/Situational-Leadership.pdf Motivational Theory: ❏ ❏ Drive Daniel Pink (Book): https://amzn.to/3wD8Mc4 Drive by Daniel Pink (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc GROW / SMART ❏ ❏ GROW model: https://www.performanceconsultants.com/grow-model SMART: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals
@JessPWhite Resources Learning Styles ❏ Comprehensive Guide on Different Learning Styles: https://www.educationcorner.com/learning-styles.html Communication Styles ❏ ❏ Radical Candour: https://www.radicalcandor.com/our-approach/ 5 Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/dp/078796 0756/ref=asc_df_0787960756/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=3107371 50369&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4774256077831738236&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hv qmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006965&hvtargid=pla-48765330 4767&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
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