UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy Episode 287: Career Growth for Individual Contributors with Cliff Seal
Oct 4, 2024
Cliff Seal, a UX architect at Salesforce with a diverse journey from classical music to tech, shares his insights on career growth within design at large organizations. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and strategic thinking, revealing how to navigate complexities in decision-making and relationship-building. Cliff discusses the dual nature of clear competencies versus opaque promotions and offers personal strategies for advancement. His reflections on the transition from early roles to enterprise-level design highlight the unique challenges and rewards of his path.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Classical Music to Tech: An Unexpected Career Journey
01:35 • 4min
Navigating Career Growth in Design
05:05 • 18min
Navigating the Mentee-Mentor Relationship
22:56 • 2min
Navigating Career Growth in Design
24:59 • 18min
Navigating Career Choices in Large Enterprises and Entrepreneurship
43:03 • 3min