How To Be A More Effective Leader and Manager (Robogals North America SINE Conference 2016)
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Transcript of How To Be A More Effective Leader and Manager (Robogals North America SINE Conference 2016)
HOW TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE LEADER & MANAGER
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
2016
WHO ARE YOU?
WHAT QUESTIONS ARE YOU ENTERING WITH?
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
“TO LEAD” MEANS…• be a reason or motive for
(someone)
• be in charge or command of
• organize and direct
• set (a process) in motion
• noun: the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
MY LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
• Middle School: Camp counselor
• High School: Student Council President, Gymnastics coach, Record label founder
• College: 4x club leader, 12-person exec board, $100k budget, 5k-person festival
• Hoseb Management: Client manager for people 2x my age, Internship Coordinator
• NY Creative Interns: Co-organized events & conferences for thousands, Cheerleader
• Uncubed: University Programs manager, Partnerships Manager, Internship Coordinator
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
As a leader, you will…
• Identify a problem, or have one presented to you
• Work with your team to develop solutions, or develop a solution on your own and work with your team to execute
• Work with your team to measure success
• Maintain constant communication throughout
SUPPLIES: 20 STICKS OF SPAGHETTIONE (1) YARD OF TAPEONE (1) YARD OF STRINGONE (1) MARSHMALLOW
INSTRUCTIONS MUSIC | TIMER
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
THE TAKEAWAYS
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
THE TAKEAWAYS
• Prototype - Always Evolve• Diverse Skills are Required• Incentives Amplify Outcomes• Shared Experiences are Powerful• Collaboration & Facilitation Are Required
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
PERSONAL ASSESSMENT• Fully understand your “why”• Learn the “why’s” of those you’re leading• Identify your strengths and weaknesses (crucial for delegation)
• Be relatable. Or at least understanding.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
PASSION & INVESTMENT
Be invested in your team.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
PASSION & INVESTMENT
Make sure your members know how their every action impacts your organization - and the students you work with.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
PASSION & INVESTMENT
Keep members passionate:
• Through community within your team
• Through the differences they’re making (org & world)
• Through feelings of personal accomplishment
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
MEETINGS• Regular check-ins are good. But not so often they hinder progress.
• If input from multiple people is required, make sure they’re all involved. Avoid fractured meetings to reduce miscommunication, meeting length, and time wasted.
• Always have an agenda: what will you cover, for how long, and what are the goals. This allows everyone to prepare, keeps ideas and conversations on track, and keeps the meeting within time constraints.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
DELEGATION• Do it. Trust your team.
• Work with strengths and weaknesses.
• Even though someone can do it better, always (try to) understand the processes you’re delegating.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
TAKING CHARGE• You’re in a leadership role for a reason. Remember that.
• People will disagree with your decisions. That’s okay. Just be ready to explain them.
• 100% of those who responded said “____” > Let input be heard, but it can’t prevent progress.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
TAKING CHARGE
• Fight for your organization and members.
• In the face of bad policies, act first and ask for forgiveness later… within reason.
• Admit fault.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
COMMUNICATION• Miscommunication is costly. But preventable.
• If it requires 3+ emails, it should be a call or in person.
• Don’t separate work and personal unless the other person can too.
• Constant communication with stakeholders.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
ASSESSING PROGRESS
• You’ll find yourselves in the trenches. Take frequent steps back.
• Learn from your end user - the students.
Presented by Brian Shoicket at Robogals North America SINE 2016
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
BRIAN SHOICKET
How to reach me:
• linkedin.com/in/bshoick
• Twitter : @bshoick