Workshop
Berlin
From pixels to people. Your guide to acing your first 90 days as a leader
So you’ve just been dropped into the wild world of people management? Transitioning from an individual contributor (IC) role to management can be…a lot. Suddenly, you're not just designing products—you’re stepping up to lead people and navigate all new landscapes. While it’s tempting to rely on what worked before, you’ll need to learn a whole new set of skills and tools. This hands-on workshop serves as your go-to-guide for those first 90 days. Packed with actionable, step-by-step strategies, it’s designed to be actionable and pragmatic, the session focuses on taking care of yourself, building strong relationships, streamlining your team operations, and tackling new responsibilities with confidence. Whether you’re already in a management role or preparing to take the leap, this workshop equips you with the tools to get you going on your new journey. You’ve got this!
Who is it for?
While we’ve designed this session for ICs who’ve just landed in a team they didn’t get to build out themselves, the tools are broadly applicable and should provide value to even seasoned leaders. It’s especially relevant for those looking to build confidence in managing people, processes, projects and self.
Top 3 Outcomes
Gloria Rupprecht is a seasoned Design Director at Zalando, where she has been shaping exceptional user experiences for over a decade. With leadership roles since 2017, Gloria oversees embedded design teams focused on Beauty, Designer, Sports, Kids, and size & fit journeys, as well as leading the Design Operations team with Chad Wright.
Originally trained in Media Management, Gloria began her career in the television and film industry before discovering her passion for Product Design—a field where she found her true calling. As a mentor on ADP List and a coach-in-training, Gloria takes particular joy in guiding individuals new to people management. Her workshop is grounded in years of hands-on leadership experience, offering practical tools and inspiration for personal and professional growth.
Chad Wright is a design leader with a unique journey spanning advertising, content design, and design operations. As a Creative Director in the fast-paced world of advertising, Chad honed his skills in storytelling, brand strategy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, before transitioning into content design, where he brought his expertise in communication to crafting impactful, user-centered experiences for digital products.
Today, as a Design Operations Lead, Chad focuses on building scalable systems, fostering team growth, and driving efficiency across design functions. He’s a passionate lifelong learner, a part time textile artist, and the feeling of chalk gives him full body sweats.
