Peter Merholz - The Evolving Design Leader
Career journeys
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38m
The Peter Principle (not named for me, but for organizational consultant Laurence J. Peter) states that because people are promoted based on prior success, they end up rising to a level of their incompetence, because the skills that got them there aren't those that will carry them forward. This is particularly true in the field of design, as it is only recently that we've seen true executive design roles, and we're all still figuring out how we can best contribute.
In this talk, Peter (Merholz) prepares you for each stage in your leadership journey, from manager to director to VP and beyond. In which direction should you be oriented: managing down, across, or up-and-out? What activities are worth your time and effort (ensuring quality delivery; recruiting and hiring; strategy and vision)? The answers vary as you evolve in your career.
This talk was filmed at Leading Design New York 2022. Find out more about the event details here - https://leadingdesign.com/conferences/new-york-2022
Leading Design is a programme consisting of conferences, retreats and coaching. Find out more about Leading Design on our website - https://leadingdesign.com/
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