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Cap Watkins

Cap Watkins

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May 13, 2019

A New Adventure

So, I accidentally got a job.

A New Adventure

Cap Watkins

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Feb 7, 2019

Why You Should Share

I want to start writing or give a conference talk. I’m just not sure what to say that hasn’t already been said.

Why You Should Share

Cap Watkins

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Feb 4, 2019

The Pillars of Management

Often when coaching managers, I’m asked about prioritization and focus. For newer managers, it can be difficult to understand all the…

The Pillars of Management

Cap Watkins

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Nov 27, 2018

Things I Learned Starting My Own Business

In a few days, I will have been working on building Practical Works for four months. In my entire career, I’ve been a part of a lot of…

Things I Learned Starting My Own Business

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UX Collective

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Cap Watkins

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Sep 26, 2018

A Decision Tree for Designers

When teammates go rogue, you need a system for reining everyone back in

A Decision Tree for Designers

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The Startup

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Cap Watkins

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Sep 11, 2018

The Downside

I still remember my first performance review from my time at Etsy. It was the first real review I’d ever gotten in my career (startups…

The Downside

Cap Watkins

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Aug 21, 2018

Should You Become a Manager?

Advice for high performers in any company

Should You Become a Manager?

Cap Watkins

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Aug 8, 2018

Introducing Practical Works

I’m excited, and a bit nervous, to share that today I’m launching Practical Works, an organizational and leadership consultancy. Whether…

Cap Watkins

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Jun 5, 2018

Leaving BuzzFeed

To be honest, this isn’t a post I thought I would ever write. Not because I thought I’d never leave BuzzFeed, but because I always thought…

Leaving BuzzFeed

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BuzzFeed Design

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Cap Watkins

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Jun 12, 2017

Product Design Roles v3

Just over a year ago, we posted a major overhaul of our Product Design Roles documentation. With that revision, we aimed for our role…

Product Design Roles v3

Cap Watkins

Cap Watkins

Leadership coach and organizational consultant at @practical_works. Prev: VP of Design@BuzzFeed. Also worked at Etsy, Amazon, and a bunch of failed startups :)

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