Community Pulse Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81)
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Aug 10, 2023 Learn how to define your role and defend your team from tasks that don't belong. Establish credibility, explore new roles, and leverage relationships to delegate requests. Discover book recommendations and insights on AI and developer relations.
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Start by Understanding Before Advising
- When joining a company, spend time asking questions to understand your peers and their challenges.
- Then present your expertise through frameworks and tailored solutions rather than just stating credentials.
Research and Influence During Interview
- Do your research before joining and come with ideas about the company and role.
- Ask about priorities and responsibilities during interviews to gauge fit and influence expectations.
Build Credibility Through Execution
- Maintain credibility by executing ideas and showing results, even if imperfect.
- Collaborate openly with stakeholders, sharing wins and failures authentically for continuous improvement.