Vladimir Chernikov

The importance of "Not done"

What if the key to advancing your career isn't what you do, but what you choose *not* to do?

The importance of "Not done"
#1about 1 minute

The overwhelming transition into a management role

Becoming a manager often leads to an overwhelming number of requests and subsequent burnout, highlighting a critical gap in management skills.

#2about 5 minutes

Prioritizing tasks is a key skill for juniors

A junior professional's story illustrates that early career success requires prioritizing tasks and managing workload, not just completing everything assigned.

#3about 9 minutes

Learning delegation and how to say no professionally

An expert promoted to product owner struggles by failing to delegate tasks or say no to stakeholder requests, revealing crucial mid-career skills.

#4about 7 minutes

Turning around a team with strategic focus

A new leader revives a demotivated team by stopping most projects to focus on key initiatives and rebuilding stakeholder trust through clear communication.

#5about 2 minutes

Mastering the art of leaving things not done

Developing the skill to consciously decide what not to do is essential for effective management and sustainable career growth at all levels.

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Rust and GoLang

Rust and GoLang

NHe4a GmbH
Karlsruhe, Germany

Remote
€55-65K
Intermediate
Senior
Go
Rust