Progression Podcast #14: Todd Zaki Warfel (Leadership coach, Design Career Index report) on frameworks and job satisfaction
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Jul 9, 2019 
Todd Zaki Warfel, a design leader and leadership coach, shares insights from a global survey of over 800 design teams. He reveals that 35% of employees leave due to lack of career growth, while less than 4% have a progression framework. The conversation delves into the importance of leadership in retaining talent and navigating team dynamics during organizational change. Todd emphasizes the value of structured career ladders and proactive frameworks to enhance job satisfaction and reduce attrition in design teams. A compelling discussion for anyone in the industry!
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Top Reasons Designers Leave Jobs
- Nearly half of design professionals leave due to poor leadership and management.
- Lack of career opportunities is the second most common reason for leaving a role.
People Run From Poor Situations
- Most people leave a job to escape a poor situation rather than chasing better offers.
- Good leadership and team support often outweigh slightly better pay in employee retention.
Attrition Is Mostly Leadership’s Responsibility
- Over 99% of attrition reasons are within leadership or organizational control, not external events.
- Leaders should introspect and act quickly when employees leave their teams.