People Management

Whether beginning a conversation, formulating long term strategy or simply seeking some clarity for myself, if I really want to get the most out of everyones time, I start with what I want to end up with. “What do I/we want to go away with today/the next 18 months?” It’s…

Identifying the level of competence of fellow work colleagues is essential. At some point, our performance may depend on our ability to interpret the situation and perform specific tasks. …

“The growth of knowledge depends entirely upon disagreement.”- Karl Popper In today’s polarized world, it can be easy to surround ourselves with people and ideas that align with our own beliefs and values. …

How do you build trust? “How do you build trust with your team as a manager?” I was once asked this fascinating, important question during my panel interview. “Trust” is a big word — there is no “cookbook” for trust building. I want to share a few nuggets I’ve learned…

“Why have you changed your jobs so often? It is a BIG red flag”. I felt my heart sink as I heard my interviewer say this to me. This was not the first time I heard it. I have had to explain my career trajectory innumerable times to different interviewers…

Meet Ayushi Singh, Senior Engineering Manager at Urban Company, who joined us almost two years ago, in July 2021. In her free time, Ayushi loves to travel, paint and sketch. Like most of us, she enjoys watching TV series and movies to relax and unwind. …

Nothing makes us more human than our ability to relate with others. Nobody can survive on their own, we all need people; you need a partner to make you feel special and loved, you need friends to do things you love with, you need a boss to pay you for…

I recently began a new role as a people manager in my Data Science team. This was a transition I had been eagerly anticipating, and I feel grateful for the opportunity to manage a talented group of individuals whom I’ve had the privilege of working with. The first few days…