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Cap Watkins

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Cap Watkins

A New Adventure

So, I accidentally got a job.

May 13, 2019

A New Adventure

May 13, 2019

Cap Watkins

Why You Should Share

I want to start writing or give a conference talk. I’m just not sure what to say that hasn’t already been said.

Feb 7, 2019

Why You Should Share

Feb 7, 2019

Cap Watkins

The Pillars of Management

Often when coaching managers, I’m asked about prioritization and focus. For newer managers, it can be difficult to understand all the…

Feb 4, 2019

The Pillars of Management

Feb 4, 2019

Cap Watkins

Things I Learned Starting My Own Business

In a few days, I will have been working on building Practical Works for four months. In my entire career, I’ve been a part of a lot of…

Nov 27, 2018

Things I Learned Starting My Own Business

Nov 27, 2018

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UX Collective

A Decision Tree for Designers

When teammates go rogue, you need a system for reining everyone back in

Sep 26, 2018

A Decision Tree for Designers

Sep 26, 2018

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The Startup

The Downside

I still remember my first performance review from my time at Etsy. It was the first real review I’d ever gotten in my career (startups…

Sep 11, 2018

The Downside

Sep 11, 2018

Cap Watkins

Should You Become a Manager?

Advice for high performers in any company

Aug 21, 2018

Should You Become a Manager?

Aug 21, 2018

Cap Watkins

Introducing Practical Works

I’m excited, and a bit nervous, to share that today I’m launching Practical Works, an organizational and leadership consultancy. Whether…

Aug 8, 2018

Aug 8, 2018

Cap Watkins

Leaving BuzzFeed

To be honest, this isn’t a post I thought I would ever write. Not because I thought I’d never leave BuzzFeed, but because I always thought…

Jun 5, 2018

Leaving BuzzFeed

Jun 5, 2018

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BuzzFeed Design

Product Design Roles v3

Just over a year ago, we posted a major overhaul of our Product Design Roles documentation. With that revision, we aimed for our role…

Jun 12, 2017

Product Design Roles v3

Jun 12, 2017

Cap Watkins

Cap Watkins

11.1K Followers

Leadership coach and organizational consultant at @practical_works. Prev: VP of Design@BuzzFeed. Also worked at Etsy, Amazon, and a bunch of failed startups :)

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