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Alex Jones

I lead teams at the intersection of strategy and design. Autodidact. Polymath. Barbecue acolyte. I start fires (the good kind).

I design Design teams. I lead teams at the intersection of strategy & design. I start fires (the good kind).

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Leaping over portfolio pitfalls

Photo by Jordan Opel on Unsplash Hi, a quick note: I love to hire recent grads, and was on the advisory board of a bootcamp a while back. So, this isn’t a knock on design programs, quite the opposite! I want to ensure you’re prepared to join the… Read more →

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Video Call Super Powers

Two apps that boost my effectiveness as a colleague and leader Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash, modified by Alex As a design leader, I know that how… Read more →

Tactics for handling your interview nerves

Strategies from a true story with a happy ending. Photo from Burst, modified by Alex Countless posts affirm what we all know — the job interview… Read more →

How to Be a Good Mentee

A mentor can be a huge boon to your career development, but you’ll need to come prepared Photo: Toa Heftiba via Unsplash, modified by Alex When you’re… Read more →

The Skilled Manager’s Guide to Dealing With Underperformers

You can’t manage someone’s performance; you can only help them manage it themselves Dealing with someone who isn’t performing at the level they should be… Read more →

Some topics that I find interesting: Design & User Experience, Leading Teams, Product Management, Development, Business, History & Food & Drink. There are many more subjects in the archives.