Sivan
Hermon
Director of Engineering, Grocery Consumer Experience at Uber
"Diapers and Deadlines: Hidden Synergy Between Parenting and Management"
"Diapers and Deadlines: Hidden Synergy Between Parenting and Management"
Thu May 22 - 9:10 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Diapers and Deadlines: Hidden Synergy Between Parenting and Management"
"Diapers and Deadlines: Hidden Synergy Between Parenting and Management"
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Session: Diapers and Deadlines: Hidden Synergy Between Parenting and Management
This talk is for those who currently manage and parent AND for aspiring managers & parents.Step into a captivating exploration of the synergy between the world of parenting and the realm of management, and how these experiences can mutually elevate each other. In this talk we will draw parallels from both worlds and find ways to improve each role by leaning on the other. Whether you are already a parent or a manager, or you aspire to be one of those or both in the future, this talk is for you. The session will cover:
- The similarities between the challenges of parenting and management, such as dealing with difficult people, motivating others, and setting priorities.
- The ways in which parenting can help people develop the skills they need to be successful managers, such as patience, empathy, and communication.
- The ways in which management can help people become better parents, such as teaching them how to delegate tasks, set boundaries, and manage their time effectively.
Join us and unlock the secrets to leveraging the hidden connections between parenting and management for personal and professional growth.
Key Takeaways
- Investing in delegation from a young age, to build the skills and be able to scale/sustain load - like mentoring entry level employees
- Clarity of the tasks and sense of progression help humans stay engaged and motivated, that applies for kids as well as employees.
- Visual communication adds value. While verbal communication is most natural to us, people vary in their ease of parsing and internalizing types of communications. applies for kids as they can't read and adults
- Empathy for the situation and experience levels is key, we often mistake our kids to be intentful and in control of their actions and emotions as we mistake our employees to be our clones, while they are behind in their career experience.
Bio
Sivan is a seasoned technology and business leader with a passion for people leadership, innovation and transformation. With over 27 years of experience in diverse industries and global organizations, including Google, Uber, the Army, and early-stage startups, she brings a wealth of insights to drive business success through effective teams. A Columbia MBA graduate and an exceptional people manager, Sivan has been leading and developing teams for decades, including managing managers of managers. Her hands-on experience in tech, EdTech, and strategic planning makes her a dynamic speaker capable of inspiring others through examples from her experience and actionable advice. Her deep care for people combined with a proven ability to coach and mentor others while maintaining a high bar for her managers have made her an exemplary leader in her field.