STT e22 - Management 101: Crisis management and avoidance

Stevey's Tech Talk

I'm finally starting my leadership series. This first talk is for you, if you think you might ever want to go into Management in Big Tech.
I cover some of the things that you might not expect or be prepared for, that I've run across in my career, with colorful examples. Topics I cover include:
* Different management styles, and how everyone feels uncomfortable at some point
* How things can surprise you when you're least expecting them
* Good and bad ways to handle crisis situations
* How to handle getting blamed for stuff that's not your fault
* How to try to derail crises before they happen
* Some general tips on getting to know your org
There are many more episodes of material to cover even on basic management. But this is a pretty decent introduction to the way I think about some of the core challenges of management and leadership.