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Stepping Into Transformation: Lessons in Designing Management Training That Sticks (with Justin McSharry, Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development, Dropbox)
Nov 30, 2023
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Justin McSharry, Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at Dropbox, shares insights on the importance of internal peer groups for managers, elements required for a successful management training program, and tactics to handle business transitions. He emphasizes the 4 main pillars of leadership development at Dropbox and the need for companies to invest in their managers. Justin's experiences in managing teams, embracing conflict, cultivating leadership skills, and peer group coaching are also discussed.
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- Accelerator programs at Dropbox focus on developing leadership qualities and capabilities for different levels of management through activities like executive coaching and exposure to leaders' perspectives.
- Transitioning from an individual contributor to a manager requires embracing discomfort, having difficult conversations, and seeking feedback and advice from mentors and colleagues.
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Building a Bench of Future Leaders through Accelerator Programs
The podcast episode explores the concept of accelerator programs, also known as high potential programs, which aim to develop a pipeline of future leaders within a company. These programs target different levels of management, such as senior managers and directors, and focus on specific leadership qualities and capabilities required for each level. The programs include various activities, such as executive coaching, peer coaching, and exposure to leaders' perspectives through fireside chats. The emphasis on self-serve resources and a people-centric culture at Dropbox has led to the development of toolkits, playbooks, and workshops that enable managers to enhance their team-building and leadership skills. The episode also touches on the importance of confidentiality and the value of vulnerability and connection in these programs.
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