Sabrina Leandro at StaffPlus London 2023

Set meaningful goals, prioritize, and track progress as a staff+ engineer to drive high-impact work, achieve personal growth, and stay aligned with company strategy while embracing curiosity and continuous learning.

Key takeaways

Set quarterly goals, break down into achievable tasks, and prioritize based on company needs and personal growth goals
Define role as staff+ engineer based on context and goals, not just title or level
Rethink priorities, reprioritize, and reset if necessary
Gather context, evaluate opportunies, and help shape company strategy and goals
Set milestones and track progress weekly to stay focused and motivated
Use weekly reviews to reflect on progress and identify areas for improvement
Prioritize company needs and risk priorities, but also consider personal growth goals
Set clear expectations for involvement and scope of work
Use same process for setting goals, whether individual contributor or manager
Focus on high-impact work and delegate or find others to help with less important tasks
Use metrics to track progress and measure impact
Evaluate and adjust goals and priorities regularly
Celebrate successes and learn from failures
Take initiative and ask for help when needed
Set realistic goals and expectations
Align goals with company strategy and department goals
Stay curious and open to learning and growth
Continuously evaluate and adjust role and responsibilities based on company needs and personal goals.

Sabrina Leandro at StaffPlus London 2023

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