Portfolio tip for design leaders: Unless your values/leadership style/‘how I lead’ slides are unique or clearly showing why they make you a good fit for this specific role, skip all that in your portfolio presentation. It’s a waste of time and if it sounds like what all the other candidates are also doing(which is true 90% of the time), it will make you blend in. Not good: Generic words like empathy, team building, servant leadership etc Good: Super specific values that apply to this role Better: Super specific values that are actually then evidenced in the work you will shortly present
Love this tip. Thank you! Using it now as I prepare my presentation deck. Keep'em coming :)
Great advice! Additionally, design leaders should consider incorporating case studies that highlight their unique problem-solving approaches and the impact of their leadership on project outcomes. This not only demonstrates specific values but also provides tangible evidence of their effectiveness in real-world scenarios. Aastha Gaur
Love your reminder to connect these values with the case studies! I’ve seen several examples of Value slides but without any direct mapping to the work or an opportunity to dive deeper.
Well said! Showing receipts for your skillset is an immediate credibility marker.
Fantastic advice! Hope you're doing well! :)
The first real portfolio tip for design leadership specifically that I've seen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you! Keep em coming 😀
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Product & design leader / Xoogler & xBCG
3moGreat advice. Any other pro tips?