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Episode 287: Career Growth for Individual Contributors with Cliff Seal

UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy

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Navigating Career Growth in Design

This chapter explores the intricacies of career progression within design-focused organizations, particularly the dual nature of clear competencies and opaque promotion discussions. The speaker shares personal strategies for career advancement, emphasizing intentional goal-setting, open communication with managers, and the importance of documentation for feedback. The conversation also navigates the challenges faced by individual contributors, the evolution of design roles, and the complexities of working with legacy systems while aiming for strategic improvements.

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