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b"A Manager README is a document designed to establish clarity between a manager and those who report to them. These documents are especially useful for onboarding content. For example, if you have someone new starting on your team, there's so many things you need to share with them - pieces of advice and guidance that help them to make the best decision about what to do in specific situations. A Manager README sets some expectations in advance to make things easier and reduce friction and anxiety for team members. \\nToday, we\\u2019re talking to Matt Newkirk, who manages Etsy\\u2019s localization and translation group. He explains that even if your company has an intensive onboarding program and review process, some things are still left out. A Manager README is a helpful and proactive piece of content that prompts conversations about how people perceive things.\\nSome of the highlights of the show include:\\n\\nAvoid writing READMEs that are extremely self-centered/arrogant\\nREADMEs clarify what to do until a relationship is established between the manager and their employee\\nGet feedback early on to make sure that what you include in the document is helpful; it should reflect reality and be discussed\\nShare README with your manager to make sure you\\u2019re both on the same page about team philosophies and expectations\\nREADME is a living document that needs to be updated occasionally because things change\\nREADME adds context; it\\u2019s not designed to make employee feel like they\\u2019re back in school and panicking because they\\u2019re not prepared \\nManager README - Not Matt\\u2019s best selection of terminology\\nWho\\u2019s the best boss you ever had? Why? They can be a force that shapes your life and career from the right perspective\\nPhilosophy of Management: Don\\u2019t do what terrible managers have done; be transparent about strategic reasons for priorities changing\\n\\nLinks:\\n\\nMatt Newkirk\\nMatt Newkirk on LinkedIn\\nMatt Newkirk on Twitter\\nShare your Manager README\\nEtsy\\nEtsy\\u2019s Job Openings\\nShane Garoutte on LinkedIn\\nKubernetes\\nEverbridge\\nDigital Ocean"