Communication: the root of all evil?

The success of any team - large or small, distributed or co-located - relies on effective communication. Small miscommunications can derail even the most productive and seasoned engineering teams.

Communicating with others is tough, even if you have the luxury of meeting face to face on a daily basis. Quite often, we are also required to translate complex ideas to business partners in our roles as technologists. Unsurprisingly, many people struggle with these soft skills which leads to missed deadlines and unhappy teams.

Join this session to learn more about the way you naturally communicate and discover how to use this information to build stronger relationships with others at work.

About Kate Wardin

Kate Wardin is an Engineering Manager at Netflix and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She enjoys exploring the psychology of happiness at work and is passionate about building inclusive and high performing teams via people-first leadership. She believes in the power of humor to bring people together to create a positive and cohesive workplace. In her free time, Kate enjoys unwinding by watching The Office or chasing her toddler and dog.

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