Ep 089: Making Better Managers with Stefani Okamoto

In this episode, I am joined by Stefani Okamoto. Stefani started working at Microsoft in 2000 as a software tester. Over the past 22 years, she has reinvented herself many times from managing dev and test teams, to leading management excellence programmes for the entire company.

Driving a culture of care is her mission. Pushing for Microsoft to be known for having the best managers in the industry while ensuring every employee has a consistent, positive experience with their manager, in an environment where they can do their best work.

Here are the highlights:

• (2:18) From software tester, to software engineer, to manager
• (14:43) Being the only female in a room full of male engineers
• (20:12) Always speak up
• (28:07) Purposeful Stakeholder Management
• (37:45) Creating consistency in your organisation

Connect with Stefani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefani-okamoto-1376039//

More info on developing better managers:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/08/11/fixing-the-broken-rung-on-the-career-ladder-for-women/?sh=5057bf3a4103

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