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Shwetank Dixit

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Shwetank is the founder of Voohy.com, a platform for leadership and career skills training. He was formerly VP of Core Technology at eyeo GmbH, and has leadership roles in Barrierbreak and Opera Software. He has 17+ years of experience in the tech industry, with expertise in people management, product management, engineering management, web standards and developer relations.

  • Diverse Workplaces Demand Adaptive Leadership: Insights from Shwetank Dixit
    Shwetank highlights the need for leaders to adapt their management styles to diverse teams. He advocates for Servant Leadership, focusing on follower growth, and advises awareness of styles like Transformational and Situational Leadership. Understanding these theories helps leaders choose the best approach for different contexts and team dynamics.
  • Screening Soft Skills: Beyond Resumes to Interviews
    Shwetank emphasizes that “you absolutely have to screen for it in interviews.” Resumes often fail to capture soft skills, making behavioral and situational questions crucial. He also notes that resumes can highlight potential red flags, such as lack of teamwork in mid-senior roles.
  • Exploring Self-Reflection's Impact on Leadership in HCL Review
    Shwetank aims to explore the effects of self-reflection on leadership and people management. By synthesizing research from psychology and management, he will highlight how practices like journaling can enhance leadership effectiveness. "I will provide proper citations and links to all research papers I reference," Shwetank says.
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