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Finding the Spark - Unlocking Growth Potential on Your Team

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Discover a practical framework for identifying and nurturing different types of growth potential across your engineering team in this 26-minute conference talk. Learn to recognize that not every team member is pursuing promotion, and explore how to tailor development approaches to individual motivations, strengths, and career trajectories. Examine the distinctions between rock stars and superstars, understand how to spot medium and low performers, and master techniques for creating personalized development conversations that resonate with each team member's unique needs. Explore cost-effective growth opportunities including stretch assignments, mentorship programs, and skill-building projects that don't require additional budget for promotions or raises. Gain insights into keeping steady contributors engaged without causing burnout, coaching underperformers toward improvement, and building sustainable team health through individualized development strategies that improve long-term retention and team performance.

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Finding the spark: Unlocking growth potential on your team | Kelly Vaughn | LeadDev New York 2025

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