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In this episode, Femke and Charli delve into the journey of transitioning from an individual contributor to a design manager, including distinct responsibilities and skills required for effective management in the creative industry. They talk about their training experiences, essential books, and learning opportunities that contribute to the development of successful management careers.
Timestamps:
0:34 - Intro
01:16 - Catch-Up
03:31 - Playbook sponsorship
04:52 - Training for Management Skills
06:38 - Charli's Current Management Training at Kit
08:24 - Femke’s Training Overview
16:15 - Book Recommendations
- The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
- The Manager's Path by Camille Fournier
19:23 - At what point of your career did you get the coach?
21:08 - How to balance the relationship between external coaching and internal management?
23:37 - Did you have a chance to coach others in management?
25:16 - Is there anything Charli would like to pursue in management training, specifically in design leadership?
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Femke’s course “Product strategy for designers”
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