Managing Difficult Conversations
Navigating the tough terrain of delivering bad news is a challenge for both developers and managers. The conversation highlights the intricacies of working within large organizations, where communication and coordination can be complex yet stimulating. Emphasizing the importance of corrective feedback, the discussion underscores how these challenging interactions can ultimately enhance one's skillset and contribute to a healthier work environment.In this clip
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Episode 147: Software Development Manager
Related Questions
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor, and the clip Embracing Feedback Discomfort? How should I handle a situation where I feel frustrated with a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations? I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior, but will this change help her loosen her resistance too? Why am I feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer, even though I'm getting a return offer?
In my situation, this manager rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor and the clip Embracing Feedback Discomfort?