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What have you learned since you started your position???? We are celebrating everything February at Digital Edge today. We are celebrating our people, our work, our business and all those that engage with Digital Edge. The theme of the day has been 2 pronged. 1. Not settling for second best. it isn't about being 1st, it's about asking how we can be better. 2. Perspective. It is important to know how far we have come so that we can understand how far we can go. An amazing team session where I asked each of the team the question... What has been the biggest lesson you have learned since you started your position here at DE? Here are my teams answers and I LOVE it! - I can learn anything - The power of TEAM - I am more capable than I thought - I can talk to people and be listened to - I didn't think I was as adaptable - I didn't think I would be able to build the size of the systems I am now. - I am only ever a second or decision away from a change. I'm a second away from being anything and doing anything. WOW! Like, WOW! Incredible realisations. I am officially blown away by my teams reaction to this question. There was no huffing and puffing, no uncertainty and everyone answered with real conviction. What have YOU learned since you started YOUR position? GO!!!! Have a great weekend😘

During the post-COVID boom, some PMs got prematurely promoted to Group PM / Director / Head of Product as companies & teams were irrationally expanding. That is not their fault. But if they continue to think that they must still manage other PMs in this climate, that can be quite problematic for their long-term career trajectory (and for the team members & products they manage). Watch this 90 second video on premature promotions: https://lnkd.in/gS27M8vb

12 weeks in my new job! Good point to have a look back … This year I decided to change the company I work for to have more time with my family and reduce the time commuting to work. 🚆 In my previous job I traveled a lot between my home town and Berlin. That was okay, but of course it was a trade off with my family life. 👨👩👦 Now I work 100% remote with the option to be in the celebrate company Hamburg office. During the last 12 weeks I visited the office almost every week! I was able to combine it bringing my son to the kindergarten. 🤩 In addition I visited my Rosemood colleagues in France. This type of freedom works much better for me! I am not forced to go to the office, but have the option to do it 👍 In the first 12 weeks I had the following 5 goals 👇 1. Get to know every member of my team, set up reporting lines and team structure. 2. Get a first feeling of improvement opportunities in my department. 3. Synch with the CEO about my understanding of product management and the expectations about the next year. 4. Identify partners in crime and key stakeholders to work with and start building relationships. 5. Make the first impact as a product leader. Even though I still have some more things to do, I achieved progress in all of them. That’s important to me! 🤨 Why? The faster I get a connection to the team, clarify the work related, critical questions and get in synch with the CEO and my colleagues, the faster I can bring value to my team and company! 💎 As a leader I have to find out for myself what’s necessary to make impact and if I can make impact in existing structures. Never forget that’s it’s also a decision if YOU want to stay in a company or not. Too many people believe that only the company must decide if you fit or not, but that’s wrong. 🫵 At celebrate company I have the feeling that I can make an impact in the upcoming months and years. I will be able to create value for the people I work with, for our customers and business. Of course it’s a lot of work, but that was expected! Life would be boring for me without big challenges. 🚀

"As we approach the year's grand finale, my team and I have been hard at work crafting a strategic 2024 plan. Reflecting on our achievements and charting the course for success in the upcoming year has been both challenging and rewarding. Grateful for the dedication and collaboration of my amazing team. What are your key priorities for wrapping up the year, and what exciting plans do you have in store for the new year? Here's to finishing strong and welcoming a new year filled with even greater accomplishments! 💼✨ #YearEndPlanning #TeamSuccess #NewBeginnings"

"What are you looking forward to as we close 2023?" 💡 Just a reminder that if folks ask you what you are looking forward to over winter break, during the holidays, or as 2023 wraps — this is a GREAT CHANCE to shine ✨ and mention wins: progress made, achievements unlocked, learning acquired! 🚫 Instead of: "whew, I am looking forward to rest & relaxation." 👉 Try: "I just completed XZY and after some R&R, I am looking forward to launching Q in the new year!" (Bonus points if you can tailor the message to something the listener really cares about!) Don't miss the opportunity to share your interests and impact in this organic way — you've heard about doors of opportunity opening? This is how you get folks to open the door for you — share your interests in small moments, reinforcing your personal brand. 🌟 Hint: this even works with friends and family! You never know who knows someone who knows someone who could use your talents. 🌈

As we approach the end of yet another fiscal year, it is time to reflect on what we have accomplished... but it is also a good opportunity to start getting organized for the new year. With that in mind, here are the top 5 things I have on my "get it done" list to clear my mind (and my desk) so I am ready to go come 10/01: 1️⃣ Meet all training, CPE, performance review, expense filing requirements; 2️⃣ Make a plan for the new year learning path, areas of interest, skills to build; 3️⃣ Review my "personal board of directors" and calibrate, as needed; 4️⃣ Send thank you notes to clients and colleagues with whom I worked; and 5️⃣ Celebrate the team's success and accomplishments! Let's go!

We continue our series of celebrating our 20th anniversary through the eyes of our employees (we are #poweredbypeople, after all). Today's perspective comes courtesy of.... Associate Training and Development Manager Guylandsky Jean-Gilles (far right in picture), who has made a huge impact on our business and culture since joining us in 2022! "When I look back and compare DMi from when I first started to where we are now, it's clear that many of our processes, whether client-facing or internal, have improved significantly. As we continue to grow as an organization, we never settle and are constantly refining our processes across the board to ensure all our clients and employees are happy. This is something I love about DMi: that we're always looking to improve efficiencies as we continue to evolve. Since I started working at DMi, my job satisfaction has significantly increased. In my previous roles, it was difficult to gauge the value of my contributions to my team and the organization. However, at DMi, the impact of what I do is clear, even if I don't acknowledge it in the moment. Knowing that every task I complete positively affects the team and the organization has made me extremely satisfied and happier overall."

“Oops, I haven’t accomplished much at all from January to May.” That’s what I thought on my 15-hour flight. No, I was not in the go-go-go mode, because in 15 hours, I came up with a very short list. 1. Wrapped up a great project my coauthor and I started in 2020. 2. Celebrated the promotion I had worked hard for since 2017. 3. Explored a new opportunity at work and learned so much. 4. Returned to regular strength training. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴, 𝗜 ✅Closed long open loops ✅Gained clarity on next steps ✅Laid the groundwork for happy living In the season of mid-year review, whether it’s with your team, your family or on your own, Remember, it’s not just about ticking off major accomplishments. 👉 It’s about setting the stage for future successes. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 - Close loops - Gain clarity - Build foundation 👉 What does your list look like?

January Recap! 🌟 It may seem small to others, but this is our tiny achievement to grow bigger. Participating in the whole process, from marketing (LIVE, ads, content creation), logistics, packing, and CRM, makes me realize that this cannot be done successfully without a clear understanding within the team. Be transparent about your goals. I am truly blessed with this experience. More achievements are coming! 🏆   "A culture that promotes teamwork encourages knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and mutual support."

Why I start every week by sharing my personal goals with my marketing team—spoiler: it’s a game-changer! Kicking off every week, my marketing squad and I share our top 3-5 priorities. ✨ It's our secret sauce for keeping everyone in the loop and ensuring we're all zooming in on what truly matters. But here’s a twist I’ve recently added: sharing a couple of personal goals alongside. Whether it’s snagging that extra hour of Zs 😴, committing to daily strolls, or carving out an hour each day for some deep reflection and planning . Opening up about my life beyond work has been a game-changer. Not only does it keep me on track, but it also serves as a gentle nudge for the team to remember life outside the 9-8 grind. It’s about keeping our well-being in the spotlight. It turns out, a little sharing goes a long way in fostering a well-rounded, mindful team. 💡🌟