Diana Prohóda
Head of Design, Mentor in Leadership Practice based in — Lisbon, Portugal
My Values
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People
Design should reflect the unique personality and values, needs and desires of our users and match with business goals. I strive to create design solutions that are authentic and meaningful.
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Design Community
A strong team collaborates effectively, leveraging the strengths and skills of each individual to goals. I prioritize the personal growth and development of each team member, recognizing that when individuals are empowered to grow and learn.
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Innovations
Challenge the way things are – this is my philosophy. I believe that design can and should be used to solve complex problems and constantly seek new and innovative ways to approach design challenges.
My leadership approach is to shape happy, healthy teams that drive results at a scale that connects people and high-value services. As a people-first leader, I thrive in helping develop extraordinary leaders along the way.
Management style
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Talking to my team is my absolute top priority, no contest. I'll always find a way to make time for them, even if I have to move heaven and earth to do it.
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I always make sure to let a team know whether I'm just sharing my opinion or whether it's a final decision, but please don't ever feel like you have to take my word as gospel – especially when you're the real expert!
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We're all about work-life balance on this team. I know it can be easy to get caught up in the design hustle, but taking care of ourselves and our personal lives is just as important. Let's make sure we're supporting each other in finding balance between work and play.
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I'm a big believer that managers should be taking an active role in helping their team grow and succeed. For me, that means really getting to know everyone's passions and strengths, figuring out where they can make the biggest impact, and making sure their career goals are always top of mind.
“Her approach to managing teams is exceptional, and her ability to provide constructive feedback has been invaluable in helping me improve my skills.”
“…her experience and vision, guided me to better results and helped me evolve in my field.”
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