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= Up Next =
 
* April 4th @ 9am PDT, 10-Forward in Mountain View or via Vidyo: "You're a manager!  Now what?!"
= About =
***[https://www.dropbox.com/s/rd4cxhtbkazf8nw/Manager%20Hacking.mp4/ Meeting summary video cast]
The manager hacking program exists to help us all become better leaders.
 
We've been gone for a minute but it's time to get things rolling again. Bear with us while we figure out the details. If you have thoughts, contact one of the stewards (see below).


= FAQ =
= FAQ =


; What if I'm remote? : We will stream Vidyo via Air Mozilla to Mozillians.  A Vidyo channel will be provided when sessions are announced. Backchannel is #managerhacking
; What if I'm remote? : We will first run a few pilot sessions in offices, though we will not be successful without including all of Mozilla.


; If I can't make it, will it be recorded? : Maybe. We are not sure yet if we will record entire sessions because we want to encourage people to be candid.  The group will decide this as the community grows.
; If I can't make it, will it be recorded? : Previously we have recorded these. Currently we are debating how recording changes the conversation, and if it is desirable.


; This seems pretty bay-area centric.  What if I'm not there? : Don't worryWe plan on rotating the locations to include other officesManagers are global, and our management community will be as well.
; If I miss a session can I still go to the next session? : YesThe sessions are not dependentEach session is a unique, beautiful, snowflake and will be equally useful. So if you miss one, don't despair -- just show up at the next one!


; What if I'm not a manager? Can I still come? : Yes.  If you're a Mozillian and interested, don't ask -- just go.
; What if I'm not a manager? Can I still come? : Yes.  If you're a Mozillian and interested, don't ask -- just go.


; I hate lectures, what else will it be? : It's managers speaking to each other with a small group of people responsible for guiding the discussion.  It's NOT powerpoints and lectures -- or 1 person telling you how to be a manager.  That's what we DON'T want this to be.
; I hate lectures, what else will it be? : It is managers speaking to each other with a small group of people responsible for guiding the discussion.  It is NOT powerpoints and lectures -- or 1 person telling you how to be a manager.  That's what we DON'T want this to be.
 
; How do you decide on topics? : You will have a voice in guiding the future of the program, and that voice is what matters.  The stewards (see below) will help get a feel for what matters most to the group, but ultimately our hope is to just help find the next topic organically by listening to you.


; How do you decide on topics? : You will have a voice in guiding the future of the program, and that voice is what matters.  The stewards (Dia, Michaels, Dino, etc.) will help get a feel for what matters most to the group, but ultimately our hope is to just help find the next topic organically by listening to you.
; Can I be a steward? : Yes! Come talk to the current stewards


; What if I have something to teach? : Talk to the group and volunteer.  Talk to a steward and we can fit you in!
; What if I have something to teach? : Talk to the group and volunteer.  Talk to a steward and we can fit you in!


= About =
; Will we still have guest speakers? : We'd like to include outside guests, and are figuring out how to integrate that experience.
The manager hacking program exists to help us all become better leaders.
 
; Is this where I can learn how to hack my manager? : Nope, but shine on, you crazy diamond.
 


== Why ==
== Why ==
*new managers are often looking for more training opportunities  
*new managers are often looking for more training opportunities  
*encourage managers in different parts of the org to interact more often  
*encourage managers in different parts of the org to interact more often
*we could learn more from each others' situations  
*we could learn more from each others' situations  
*we could make more of an effort to share what tools and philosophies we use
*we could make more of an effort to share what tools and philosophies we use
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*Group activities/Role play/Application exercise
*Group activities/Role play/Application exercise


Before every meeting there will be an abstract, article or book for you to download. The literature is intended to spark thoughts around the topics, guide you to think about application and give you an idea of what you will learn. We'll push the link on Yammer, but you can also check back here to download.
Before most meetings there will be an abstract, article or book for you to download. The literature is intended to spark thoughts around the topics, guide you to think about application and give you an idea of what you will learn.


== Who ==
== Who ==
This is a team effort, and it includes you.  If you have questions or need help, email this alias:
This is a team effort, and it includes you.  If you have questions or need help, email this alias:
* [mailto:managerhacking@mozilla.com managerhacking@mozilla.com]
* [mailto:managerhacking@mozilla.com managerhacking@mozilla.com]
Have ideas?  Want to give feedback? 
* send feedback to any of the stewards below




Program stewards include:
Program stewards include:
* Dino Anderson
* Lonnen
* Dia Bondi
* Selena Deckelmann
* Michael Coates
* Mike Morgan
* mrz
* joduinn




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*Employee Lifecycle  
*Employee Lifecycle  
*Corrective Actions (PIP's) & Termination Management
*Corrective Actions (PIP's) & Termination Management
*Taking Responsibility, Shielding & Acknowledgments
*Growing openness in your new employees




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*[http://manager-tools.com Manager Tools] website and podcast series. Start with the [http://manager-tools.com/manager-tools-basics Manager Tools "Basics"].
*[http://manager-tools.com Manager Tools] website and podcast series. Start with the [http://manager-tools.com/manager-tools-basics Manager Tools "Basics"].
*[http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Change-With-Preface-Author/dp/1422186431/ Leading Change] - dealing with change management and leadership
*[http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Change-With-Preface-Author/dp/1422186431/ Leading Change] - dealing with change management and leadership
= Up Next =
TBD
= Past Sessions =
* Information about the 2014 Manager Hacking program has been archived [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Manager_Hacking_2014 here]
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