Career Development

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name: career-development
description: Master career development, leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Use when planning career growth, preparing for leadership roles, or developing soft skills.
sasmp_version: "1.3.0"
bonded_agent: 07-career-management-leadership
bond_type: PRIMARY_BOND
---

# Career Development & Leadership Skill

## Quick Start - 1-on-1 Conversation Guide

**As a Tech Lead/Manager:**

```
Opening:
"How are you doing this week?"

Career Development:
"What are your goals for the next 6 months?"
"What skills do you want to develop?"
"How can I support your growth?"

Feedback:
"You did well on X because Y"
"For next time, consider Z"

Closing:
"How can I help you succeed?"
```

## Core Competencies

### Leadership
- Vision setting
- Strategic thinking
- Decision-making
- Team motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Delegation

### Communication
- Clear writing
- Public speaking
- Active listening
- Feedback delivery
- Storytelling

### Management
- Hiring and recruitment
- Performance management
- Career development
- 1-on-1s
- Team building

### Business Skills
- Financial literacy
- Metrics and data
- Stakeholder management
- Negotiation
- Networking

## Career Progression

**IC Track**: Engineer → Senior → Staff → Principal
**Management Track**: Engineer → Manager → Director → VP
**Specialist Track**: Engineer → Expert → Distinguished

## Best Practices

1. **Communication** - Clear and frequent
2. **Mentoring** - Invest in people
3. **Continuous Learning** - Stay current
4. **Documentation** - Clear decision records
5. **Feedback** - Regular and actionable
6. **Balance** - Work-life equilibrium
7. **Growth Mindset** - Embrace learning
8. **Accountability** - Own decisions

## Resources

- [The Manager's Path - Camille Fournier](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/the-managers-path/9781491973882/)
- [Radical Candor - Kim Scott](https://www.radicalcandor.com/)
- [First Round Review](https://firstround.com/review/)