United States

Makarand Deshmukh

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

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

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

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

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

How to identify star candidates, evaluate technical ability, and close hires

Decision making as a software engineer or lead - how to become better at making the right choices

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

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

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

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

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

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

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

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

Navigating the working relationship with PM's and engineers as a designer.

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

How to define an ambitious product vision and how to best communicate it to stakeholders?