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Setting Goals as a Senior Individual Contributor

LeadDev via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to define your development journey as a senior individual contributor in this 26-minute conference talk from LeadDev Berlin 2022. Discover strategies for determining your focus areas, setting effective goals, and creating a work backlog. Explore the transition from getting promoted to working across teams, distinguishing between busy work and high-impact tasks, and implementing a backlog process. Gain insights on delegation, goal documentation, and sharing objectives with others. Understand the importance of timelines, balancing coding with other responsibilities, and finding time for personal growth. Equip yourself with the tools to excel in your role and navigate the evolving landscape of senior individual contributor positions.

Syllabus

Introduction
Getting promoted
Working with different teams
How does that change
How do you know
Context
Busy Work
High Impact Work
Backlog Process
Delegation
Write it down
Example
Sharing your goals
Repeat
Timeline
Coding
Finding the time
Setting goals
Whats next
Your Role

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