Managers As Lawyers

Moment at 50:34 in Building WhatsApp with Jean Lee by The Pragmatic Engineer.

Performance reviews are calibration meetings where managers act as lawyers representing their team. Visibility through internal posts and engagement makes it easier for other managers to reach a consensus on promotions.

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