discussion · Weekend Talk

How a Professional Can Stay Motivated to Keep Learning

Name: How a Professional Can Stay Motivated to Keep Learning · Weekend Talk
Uploaded: 2023-10-30
Duration: 58 min 50 s
Description: Recording of a Weekend Talk discussion with Alexander Polomodov and Andrey Smirnov on career growth, lifelong learning, books, white papers, talks, and professional motivation in IT.

October 30, 2023 · Weekend Talk · Frontend Weekend

A Weekend Talk video podcast: Andrey Smirnov from Frontend Weekend talks with Alexander Polomodov about career growth, continuous learning, books and white papers, public speaking, combining a leadership role with conferences, and personal motivation in IT.

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Participants

Alexander Polomodov · Tinkoff
Andrey Smirnov · Frontend Weekend

Discussion focus

01What did the path from technical support to a leadership role at Tinkoff look like?
02Why does a professional need courses, certificates, and continuing education?
03How can motivation to keep learning be sustained, and is it ever okay to stop?
04Why can reading white papers be more useful than reading books?
05How do topics for technical conference talks emerge?
06How can leadership work be combined with public speaking and personal projects?