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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.

  1. Learn Asking for Help with the Practica AI Coach

    The Practica AI Coach helps you improve in Asking for Help by using your current work challenges as opportunities to improve. The AI Coach will ask you questions, instruct you on concepts and tactics, and give you feedback as you make progress.

  2. Curated Learning Resources

    • Asana logo
      How awesome engineers ask for help

      Greg Sabo, Engineering Manager, Asana

      Greg shares some guidelines in asking for help: clarify what's expected of you, take full responsibility, and follow up.
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      When Your Manager Isn't Supporting You, Build a Voltron

      Lara Hogan, VP, Engineering, Kickstarter

      When 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
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      Asking for help is a competitive advantage

      Ami Vora, Chief Product Officer, Faire

      Ami 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.