Episode 43: Here’s a Document on How to Best Deal with My Foibles

January 02, 2019 00:31:13
Episode 43: Here’s a Document on How to Best Deal with My Foibles
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Episode 43: Here’s a Document on How to Best Deal with My Foibles

Jan 02 2019 | 00:31:13

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Show Notes

A Manager README is a document designed to establish clarity between a manager and those who report to them. These documents are especially useful for onboarding content. For example, if you have someone new starting on your team, there's so many things you need to share with them - pieces of advice and guidance that help them to make the best decision about what to do in specific situations. A Manager README sets some expectations in advance to make things easier and reduce friction and anxiety for team members.

Today, we’re talking to Matt Newkirk, who manages Etsy’s localization and translation group. He explains that even if your company has an intensive onboarding program and review process, some things are still left out. A Manager README is a helpful and proactive piece of content that prompts conversations about how people perceive things.

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