lean startup and your career: using lean principles to find and get your dream job
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61% of employee are disengaged, and even in the for-impact sector, nearly half are looking to leave their job. At the NetImpact conference, I presented on how to use Lean Startup Principles to Find and Get Your Dream Job.TRANSCRIPT
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Mark Horoszowski of MovingWorlds.org@Experteering | [email protected] | #NI14 #LEANSTARTUP
USING LEAN STARTUP PRINCIPLES TO UNCOVER (AND GET)
YOUR DREAM CAREER
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
GET OUT OF THE BUILDING!YOUR SEATS!
WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT…
WHAT IS A CHALLENGING PART ABOUT…
WHAT ARE THE HIGHS/LOWS OF…
SMALL TEAMS
WORKING FROM HOMEBIG TEAMS
WORKING OVERSEAS
REFLECT
In 5 years, I’ll love my job if it ______, ______, and ______;
I excel in _______ work environment(s);
My strengths are ______, ______, ______;
The best way to find my desired job is ______.
?
61%
BE MORE INNOVATIVE
STOP WASTING PEOPLE’S TIME
BE MORE SUCCESSFUL
AN EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT
Your For-Good Career Validation Board
YOUR PURPOSE
AUTONOMY YOU DESIRE
SKILLS YOU ARE MASTERING
YOUR COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP STYLE
ORGANIZATION’S PURPOSE
SKILLS NEEDED IN ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION’S STRUCTRE
MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION STYLES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Your For-Good Career Validation Board
YOUR PURPOSE
AUTONOMY YOU DESIRE
SKILLS YOU ARE MASTERING
YOUR COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP STYLE
ORGANIZATION’S PURPOSE
SKILLS NEEDED IN ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION’S STRUCTRE
MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION STYLES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
Your For-Good Career Validation Board
YOUR PURPOSE
AUTONOMY YOU DESIRE
SKILLS YOU ARE MASTERING
YOUR COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP STYLE
ORGANIZATION’S PURPOSE
SKILLS NEEDED IN ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION’S STRUCTRE
MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION STYLES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION
In person or virtual?Structured or unstructured?
Written or spoken?One-on-one or a group?
What causes motivate you?Do you need to see and “feel” the impact, or can you be removed?Do you need to be responsible for impact, or can you be operational?
What are you best at?What do you want to learn?Do you want to be a manager or “individual contributor”?
What does autonomy mean to you?How important is setting your own goals?How important is it to have a clear definition of a role vs. ambiguity?Do you actively pursue getting feedback?
Does the organization’s purpose align with yours?Does the organization have roles that allow you to see impact of your work?
Is there a place for your skills on the delivery and/or operational side?
Does the organization have a place for your current skills?Does the organization have a method for helping you develop?
Is there a future place for you in the organization?
Does the organization reward autonomy?What are goal setting and review periods like?
How clearly defined are roles? Is it common for people to initiate work?How is 360 degree feedback encouraged and managed?
What are the most common communications styles?What is the management style within this company?
Will your direct manager help you develop and provide autonomy?Is the company innovative to improve efficiency for its employees
I NEED A VOLUNTEER
YOUR HOMEWORK
TASK
YOUR HOMEWORK
TALK TO TONS OF PEOPLEASK
YOUR HOMEWORK
TALK TO TONS OF PEOPLE ASK SMART QUESTIONSSK
YOUR HOMEWORK
TALK TO TONS OF PEOPLE ASK SMART QUESTIONSSAY THANKS, GET CARDSK
YOUR HOMEWORK
TALK TO TONS OF PEOPLE ASK SMART QUESTIONSSAY THANKS, GET CARDSKICK IT!
LEAN STARTUP & YOUR CAREER
OFFICE HOURS7:30 – 9:00
CLOSING SESSION
12:15 – 12:45
OFFICE HOURS11:45 – 12:30
FRIDAY SATURDAY
80%
Title Slide
Mark Horoszowski of MovingWorlds.org@Experteering | [email protected]
GO BE AWESOME(and don’t waste people’s time)
Title Slide
Mark Horoszowski of MovingWorlds.org@Experteering | [email protected]
LEAN STARTUP & YOUR CAREER
Part 2: Tools, tips, and hacks
FINDING YOUR DREAM JOB
RESEARCH INTERVIEWS
OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE
HACK #1: FINDING
HACK #1: FINDING
FINDINGQ&AQuora, LinkedIn Groups, Glassdoor
ProfessionalsLinkedIn, Conferences
Bloggershttp://press.customerdevlabs.com
ConnectorsIn-person
HACK #2: TRACKING
“stalking is the most underrated
startup strategy”CAREER
HACK #3: RESUME
BUILDING
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
Title Slide
Mark Horoszowski of MovingWorlds.org@Experteering | [email protected]
GO BE AWESOME(and don’t waste people’s time)