6 Women Share Their Advice For Leading Tech Teams
Our very own VP of IT, Hayley Hicks, was featured in Built In LA’s latest article where women shared their advice for leading tech teams. Continue reading to learn more about Hayley and the advice she gives to other women in tech!
Briefly describe your career journey and your current role.
I began my career teaching English in Tokushima, Japan — which is a far stretch from tech! In hindsight, that experience taught me how to translate new ideas to a variety of audiences which I would later use in management. Once I returned, I joined a large project management team implementing enterprise resource planning systems around the world. I had amazing senior program management mentors who simplified problems, managed complex projects and defined a clear charter for technology teams to perform effectively.
At Golden Hippo, I head up the IT team who teach me something new every day! Technology is very valued here and change is a part of our culture. This keeps our work diverse and creative, and I have loved the journey.
What’s one really important lesson you’ve learned in your time as a people manager, and how has that made you a better manager?
Give honest, thoughtful and frequent feedback to your team. Ask meaningful questions and listen.
What advice do you have for other women who manage tech teams, or aspire to?
You deserve equality and respect in the workplace. Expose problems, find advocates and promote change.
Build credibility with your business partners and your team by being reliable, transparent, and accurate about issues and projects. Ensure your team has knowledge and expertise in the business that they support.