đ Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/justin-mcsharry-dropbox-stepping-into-transformation-lessons-in-designing-management-training-that-sticks
Are there opportunities for managers to support each other through difficult situations at your company?
In episode #177, Justin McSharry shares his insights from working in leadership development for over 10 years. He highlights the importance of having internal peer groups for managers, the different elements required to build a successful management training program, and how companies should invest in their managers - regardless of company size.
In this episode, Justin also advises on tactics to help your company handle new business areas or large business transitions, drawing from his first-hand experience with Dropbox's shift towards an AI-first approach.
Justin McSharry is an experienced leadership development expert. Having previously worked as Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Quantcast, he has now been working in a similar niche for over 4 years at Dropbox. The 4 main pillars Dropbox focuses on regarding their leadership development are executive and HiPo development, manager and team development, onboarding, and employee development. Today, Justin is the Senior Director of Learning and Leadership Development at Dropbox.
Tune in to hear all about Justinâs leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[04:00] Early management mistakes
[10:10] Leveraging feedback as a leader
[19:20] How to run management peer groups
[25:28] How companies should go about investing in managers
[31:00] AI and learning within companies
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn
Read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Read The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
Read Zone to Win by Geoffrey A. Moore
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