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  1. Master In-House Tools
  • In-house ChatGPT can help this learning journey.
  • Deepen expertise in the company’s in-house tools to accelerate system design.
  • Leverage this knowledge to make well-informed tool selection proposals.
  1. Strengthen System Design Skills
  • Focus on system design principles rather than being constrained by programming languages.
  • Utilize AI tools to speed up coding tasks and free up time for higher-level design work.
  1. Be More Assertive/Demanding in Work and Projects
  • Evaluate tasks critically: Does this align with your level? Does it make sense? Push back when necessary:
    • Clarify scope(overall boundaries) before committing.
      • Objectives – What is the goal of the task or project?
      • Deliverables – What exactly needs to be done?
      • Constraints – Are there limitations in terms of time, resources, or technology?
      • Dependencies – Does this work rely on other teams or systems?
      • Priority – Is this work aligned with business or team priorities (e.g., P0 S1 OKR)?
    • Avoid accommodating requests unless they are OKR-aligned.
    • Involve manager when necessary to prioritize requests.
  • Take ownership of L5-level design work
  • When team work, lead significant portions.
  1. Advocate for Your Work, Beat Your Drum and Manage Up
  • Learn to sell your work and communicate its impact effectively.
  • Build strong support for performance reviews by ensuring influential people recognize your contributions.
  • Improve status updates to your manager using a structured approach:
    • Red, Yellow, Green status indicators.
    • Clearly state risks, timelines, and actions.
  1. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
  • Continuously acquire new skills.
  • Stay updated on industry trends to remain competitive.
  1. Think About Career Growth
  • Define your next career steps and proactively work toward them.
  1. Be More Aware of Team and Organizational Context
  • Pay attention to the projects and priorities of others in the organization.
  1. Apply the ‘5 Whys’ Method
  • When receiving a request, ask “Why?” five times to uncover the root need before acting.
  1. Be Proactive in Working with PMs/TPMs
  • Don’t wait for responses, schedule meetings or reach out directly to ensure alignment.
  • PMs/TPMs usually are not responsive.
  1. Factor in Lead Time for Partner Teams
  • Plan ahead and engage partner teams early.
    • For example, for 2025 S1 planning, reach out at least 2 weeks in advance to finalize planning/priorization.
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