Engineering
Asking for Help
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Asking for help is the ability to recognize when you need assistance with something and to effectively communicate this need to others. Asking for help requires Confidence and self-awareness, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. It also involves being open to feedback and learning from others, and being willing to accept their help and support.
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Curated Learning Resources
How awesome engineers ask for helpGreg shares some guidelines in asking for help: clarify what's expected of you, take full responsibility, and follow up.
When Your Manager Isn't Supporting You, Build a VoltronWhen your manager doesn't give you enough feedback or support, Lara advises you to think about our resources that can help you: • Build a diverse mentor crew • Do your homework • Find a coach • Tailor your work with your manager
Asking for help is a competitive advantageAmi reflects on her reluctance to ask for help at work due to fears of looking weak or wasting a favor. She discusses reframing asking for help as enlisting others in their journey and being open to changing their mind. Asking for help has been a competitive advantage for successful people around her and she encourages others to practice asking for help to tackle hard problems.