What kind of conversations do you have with Directors?

3 years ago by bcngooner to c/ask_experienced_devs

We have a team AMA coming up with a director. Apart from the typical "what are plans/goals for the team" type questions, what else could be useful or insightful questions?

Pacmanlives 7 points 3 years ago

General chit chat is always good! Get to know them and build up a relationship during this time.

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JoYo 5 points 3 years ago

ask them if they’re a starter or a finisher.

do they enjoy starting projects or finishing projects more?

there’s no bad answer unless they don’t answer at all.

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UFODivebomb 3 points 3 years ago

When asking for plans: ask for 1 year, 2 year, and 5 year product and technology North stars. Should be pretty vague for the 5 year but at least should have some direction figured out.

Depending on the org the tech side might best be answered by the principle engineers not directors.

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apd 3 points 3 years ago

Read this and maybe you'll think of some useful questions to ask related to problems they may be able to directly fix.

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thirteene 1 point 3 years ago

This perfectly explains a situation I'm dealing with at the moment and was very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

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ericjmorey 1 point 3 years ago