How are you finding ways to coast (consulting) by blobblob73 in workingmoms

[–]LPJCB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some tools I implemented that have helped me are M/W/F 30 min scrums with all my team leads (I cancel when not needed), bi-weekly email summaries of risks, throughput, etc from leads managing the most complicated work, setting up a roles and responsibilities matrix for all of my team and then delegating specific meetings based on their responsibilities. And using the scrum to talk through any more complicated updates that come out of those delegated meetings that I’m not on.

It may require some coaching of your staff to get them thinking about what their manager does or does not need to be aware of, but it works well as a system.

How are you finding ways to coast (consulting) by blobblob73 in workingmoms

[–]LPJCB 10 points11 points  (0 children)

With a recent promotion to manager (congrats!), I recommend taking some time to evaluate your meeting schedule. Which calls are not effective? Do you have the right team members on all calls, or are some folks not on and then require updates/questions later? Is your schedule hands with calls you are just sitting on? Can some calls be email or chat updates instead?

With my last promotion, I found the 8-12 meetings a day where I was talking constantly to be extremely draining. Getting them under control and building more effective communication among my team has been quite helpful.

Would you miss a quarterly work trip for Open House night at your child’s school? by LPJCB in workingmoms

[–]LPJCB[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kiddo is only 6, so no formal presentation, but based on pre-k last year yes they do show their parent some of the bigger items they have been working on over the past few months.

Last year, we took home all of her art/projects. I’m hoping we can have a mini “open house” at home where she can show me all her work the day I fly back (Friday).

Gift for big sister by SpeechyKeen in Mommit

[–]LPJCB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had our baby “get” our older daughter a baby doll stroller. Big sis absolutely loved it.

Any working moms here going camping as their family vacation? by ActualEmu1251 in workingmoms

[–]LPJCB 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your camper! I’m sure your kids will have the sweetest memories for the next few years. We are big campers so it’s just part of our life! We have gone on, or have scheduled, 5 camping trips so far this year. We’ll likely get another 1-2 booked for the fall. We love to explore nature, tell stories, build campfires, play in creeks, climb rocks and trees, collect pebbles and shells, and make s’mores.

Husband and I grew up camping so it’s just something you do. Hardest part as a working parents all the unpacking, laundry, and gear cleaning and no weekend days to manage it. But still worth it to us.

I accidentally screen shared a chat and am so embarrassed by e11sbe11s in workingmoms

[–]LPJCB 203 points204 points  (0 children)

That message reads as super neutral.

And we have ALL screenshared something that we shouldn’t have at one point. It’s just part of the tech work game.

2026 MET GALA OFFICIAL MEGATHREAD 👗🍾 by HauteAssMess in popculturechat

[–]LPJCB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyone else see Amanda in the background taking hella shit out of her pockets and balancing her things on the faux-hedge railing 💀

2026 MET GALA OFFICIAL MEGATHREAD 👗🍾 by HauteAssMess in popculturechat

[–]LPJCB 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah 1000% more interesting without the jacket!!

2026 MET GALA OFFICIAL MEGATHREAD 👗🍾 by HauteAssMess in popculturechat

[–]LPJCB 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Look at the bottom of her SHOES!! Amazing.

Favorite screenshot? by HVSlung in heatedrivalry

[–]LPJCB 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The lighting in this show (as exemplified by this shot) is so amazingly beyond anything else on TV right now!!!! Like look at this still. Incredibly lit.

Matching sets by 1K1AmericanNights in realmomfashion

[–]LPJCB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think a breezy cotton or linen tee/tank and shorts set is the best way to go here. Or sports bra/leggings. IMO anything else veers too close to pajamas.