What Happens If You're Hit By a Bus? A Guide to Succession Planning.
Succession planning isn't just for managers, and it isn't just a red tape process to fill out. It's a core element of career growth for everyone.
Succession planning isn't just for managers, and it isn't just a red tape process to fill out. It's a core element of career growth for everyone.
A representative log of what one day might look like for a Senior Manager at Amazon.
We blindly trust a lot at our companies. We trust that our metrics are telling us a truthful story. We trust that our processes are giving us the value we need. We trust that our assumptions are true. But we need our leaders to be skeptical of these unexamined beliefs.
Too much stress or too little stress can cause issues. We'll discuss how to dial that in, and create a high-performance and high retention team.
There's often a bias towards expertise. Becoming an expert in your area is highly valued. I'd offer the alternative that being broadly experienced is often more important.
Skills you learn earlier in your career may help or hinder you later. Learn to recognize when they're hindering you.