A Design Leader with a passion for empowering people to build the right thing beautifully,
My Leadership Philosophy
Everyone wants to do great work that has positive impact, and to belong to a team that champions, challenges and supports them.
A great design leader creates excellence and growth at all levels.
​The Product
Be personally accountable for design quality. Build processes and systems to enable design excellence. Drive correct strategic prioritization, right-sizing, and timeliness of work.
The Company
Build a design organization that works for the company and clients it serves. Collaboratively develop a clear design strategy and vision that all levels of leadership value. Champion design impact and build connections throughout the company.
The Team
Provide the necessary process and tools to reduce friction and let people focus on the work that matters. Foster great team culture and a sense of belonging for all members. Seek and support diversity with intentionality. Recruit and hire for now and the future.
The Individuals
Consciously promote accountability and career development throughout the team by providing a framework for clear and actionable feedback, understanding individual’s talents and goals, and providing coaching. Match the work to the person and team, finding the sweet spot of opportunity, skills, and interest, and superpowers.
My Personal Values
Guiding principles for both work and life.
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Growth
I believe we always have the opportunity to grow and evolve, that growth fuels vitality, and I deeply enjoy learning new things. (Such as learning to paint with oils.)
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Honesty
I believe transparency and honesty are the key to trust, which is the foundation for relationships and collaboration.
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Empathy
​I love humans, and believe in understanding their perspectives and feelings, and meeting them where they are.
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Accountability
I believe in owning the weight of my actions, and that everyone should be accountable for their impact on others and the world. This includes collecting and understanding feedback to illuminate blind spots.
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Exploration
I believe in creativity, curiosity, play, and heading into the unknown, not only for the joy of it, but also because exploration often fuels growth.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
sarah.gallivan.design@gmail