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Who am I and what I can do
- MBTI: INFJ (Check out my post about debunking myths about introverts)
- Check out professional work profile (AKA LinkedIn)
How I like to work
- My own desk space, but I don't mind co-working spaces and occasionally cafes
- I also love a collaborative space where I can easily collaborate with my team
- I'm more productive doing my work in the mornings (GMT+8). So, ideally no meetings until after lunch
- I like to have an option to work from home and from the office. A change of an environment from time to time is always nice
- Read this amazing thread on working with introverts.
What's the best way to communicate with me
- Asynchronous — drop me a message or a doc (or a Loom video) with more details. I take time to think through and process responses.
- Weekly catchups are great to see how we're doing and review each other, either on a video call or in-person
- Phone or video call me if it's urgent and/or important. Otherwise, let's schedule a session instead
How I like to receive feedback
- I like 1-1s, or in a group no more than 3 people
- "Hey Yihui, can I give you some feedback regarding (topic)?"
- Don't be afraid of asking specific questions and questioning my methods/ideas as long as there's a rationale behind it
- Don't wait until the last minute to let me know if you found something strange about my work
- I welcome feedback, but try to be as specific and structured as you can. Examples are great too, so I'll definitely appreciate them
What brings me joy and satisfaction at work
- Organised, structured, good processes — If there isn't one, I'm more than happy to help and create a system to make improvements
- Collaborating with people working towards a shared goal
- Brainstorming sessions
- Goals and values are aligned
- Support is given when requested
- Share feedback with me about my work (or anything) so I know where I can do better