Seek feedback from your managers

As a design leader, seeking feedback from your manager about handling problematic behavior can be incredibly beneficial.

Here’s how to approach this:

• Schedule a meeting: Ask for a specific time to discuss, showing that you value their opinion and the issue is important to you.
• Be specific: Mention the type of behavior you’re dealing with, such as difficulty in team collaboration or missed deadlines, to give context to the feedback you’re seeking.
• Ask open-ended questions: Encourage detailed advice by asking questions like, “How have you successfully managed similar situations?” or “What strategies do you recommend for improving team dynamics?”
• Seek examples: Request examples of effective techniques or approaches they or others have used.
• Discuss implementation: Talk about how you might apply their suggestions within your team, showing you’re proactive and thoughtful about solutions.