Azerbaijan

Branding

Business Development

Community Management

Project Management

Business Transformation

The University of Law, Germany

Laman Bakirli

 Training Manager (Workforce Attraction and Development Department)

Relationship management

Public Speaking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Critical-thinking

Empathy

Team player

Organisation skills

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Community management

Email writing

ChatGPT

Workday

Customer service

Project management

Analytical skills

Brand strategy

Business intelligence

Probability

Product analytics

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Working remotely

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Managing burnout

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Navigating micro-aggression, getting paid what you are worth and finding a community.

Being a woman in tech

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

Keeping team members motivated

Understand the process of training, motivating and directing your team members.

Managing people

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Learn the tips to successfully manage a team in a remote environment.

Managing a remote team

How to maintain trust, commitment, accountability deliver results while handling conflict

Avoiding common dysfunctions

How to determine what is a good balance of skill sets for your organization's needs

Building balanced teams

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to ask for a promotion and negotiate for salary raise?

Negotiating a job offer

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Learn the career path and progression for product managers.

Product management career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

Practice mock interviews

Talk to people who've broken into the tech industry and learn their stories.

Breaking into tech

Learn the best ways to answer technical interview questions with frameworks

Acing technical interview questions

How to set up the team for success by defining and measuring team's performance.

Choosing metrics and team goals

Best practices for running productive design critiques.

Running effective design critiques

How to define and execute a successful launch and managing stakeholders expectations. (eg. MVP)

Launching new products or features

Methods of prototyping and solution validation. When to use which kind of prototype (eg. Webflow, Notion, etc)

Prototyping methods and tips

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

Running effective meetings

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Learn how to properly present your work and share ideas and opinions.

Presenting your work with impact

Tips on how to work and collaborate with designers.

Working with designers

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Working cross-functionally

Methods and models of exploring, deciding and delivering design.

Building a design process

Managing being the only designer at your company and working with non-designers.

Being the only designer

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Giving effective feedback

What is a successful user onboarding flow and how to achieve it?

Onboarding new users

I mentor around the programme’s core themes: leadership identity and values, leading without formal authority, project management and prioritization, effective communication and active listening, building trust and relationships, time management and productivity, giving and receiving feedback, mentoring and developing others.

Supporting professionals and aspiring leaders in building purposeful careers and thriving in the workplace. I share practical strategies in HR, learning & development, career growth and leadership that turn challenges into opportunities.

Designed and managed volunteer programs
                                                                          Coordinated recruitment, onboarding and training
                                                                  Developed mentorship initiatives
                                                                  Organized workshops and events
                                                                  Monitored program performance and feedback
                                                                  Maintained stakeholder communications
                                                                  Built partnerships with justice and education institutions
                                                                  Addressed volunteer concerns and resolved issues
                                                                  Contributed strategic ideas for program growth

Provided career guidance and leadership development
                                                                          Supported strategic learning plans for mentees
                                                                          Facilitated capacity-building conversations

Developed talent and leadership strategies
                                                                          Created L&D programs and succession plans
                                                                          Managed recruitment, onboarding, performance and offboarding
                                                                          Resolved employee relations issues
                                                                          Advised leaders on talent development and workforce planning
                                                                          Coached managers on leadership and growth

Guided mentees on career growth, leadership and innovation
                                                                         Refined mentee career paths and skill-building strategies
                                                                         Provided feedback and coaching for professional challenges
                                                                         Supported project-based learning and creativity

Managed end-to-end recruitment, improving hiring quality
                                                                         Conducted interviews and candidate assessments
                                                                         Collaborated with leaders to align hiring needs
                                                                         Led candidate engagement and onboarding
                                                                         Streamlined internal communications

Planned and scheduled learning sessions and logistics
                                                                          Managed communications with participants, trainers and suppliers
                                                                          Handled LMS data and records (SuccessFactors)
                                                                          Created HR cycle calendar for better process visibility
                                                                          Conducted needs assessments and developed training solutions
                                                                          Enhanced training access and employee engagement
                                                                           Managed LMS content, user admin and reporting

Managed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for learning roles
                                                                            Partnered with stakeholders to identify talent needs and deliver solutions
                                                                            Sourced and assessed candidates using structured approaches
                                                                            Ensured a positive candidate experience through consistent communication
                                                                            Promoted diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement
                                                                            Maintained accurate data and contributed to reporting

Delivered one-on-one career advising sessions
                                                                    Developed and presented career workshops and seminars
                                                                    Integrated career development into academic curriculum
                                                                    Created and managed career resources and online tools
                                                                    Organized career fairs, networking events and employer sessions
                                                                    Built relationships with employers and community partners
                                                                    Evaluated program effectiveness and gathered feedback
                                                                    Stayed updated on job market and best practices

Conducted administrative audits and identified improvements
                                                                     Developed standardized records management procedures
                                                                     Ensured compliance with regulatory standards
                                                                     Delivered training on best practices for records management
                                                                     Prepared audit reports and presented findings to senior management

Laman Bakirli🇦🇿

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