Staffplus - How do you effectively manage senior ICs?

Effective management of senior ICs requires building a partnership, trust, and autonomy. Learn best practices for high-bandwidth communication, feedback, and empowerment to drive success.

Key takeaways

Effective management of senior ICs requires building a partnership, having high-bandwidth communication, and empowering them to make decisions and take ownership.
Feedback is crucial, including both explicit and implicit feedback, and it’s essential to gather it from various sources.
Trust is a key element in building relationships with senior ICs, and managers should focus on giving autonomy and opportunities for growth.
Regular check-ins and open communication are essential for preventing misalignments and ensuring success.
Co-ownership of problems and framing them correctly can help build a partnership between managers and senior ICs.
Consistency and reliability in delivering promised results are important for building trust with senior ICs.
The maker’s schedule versus manager’s schedule concept is relevant in managing senior ICs, who need focus time to deliver results.
Empowering senior ICs to manage their own projects and give them the autonomy to make decisions can be motivating.
High-bandwidth communication involves constant feedback, checking in, and gathering information, and it’s essential for effective management of senior ICs.
It’s essential to recognize that senior ICs are not just technical experts but also individuals with personal and professional goals, and managers should respect their autonomy and boundaries.
Practicing self-awareness, seeking feedback, and being open to change are important characteristics for managers to exhibit in order to be effective in managing senior ICs.
Building relationships outside of the immediate team is crucial for senior ICs, as it allows them to gather information, build trust, and provide value to the organization.

Staffplus - How do you effectively manage senior ICs?

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