# Fred Prieur's Manager Readme

**Team lead at Ubisoft**

## **Motivation for this document**

I want you to know me beyond the title. This README exists so you can better understand my values, my expectations, and how to work with me effectively.  
My goal is to build a team where you feel safe giving feedback, sharing concerns, and proposing ideas — even those that have been tried before or feel ambitious.  
If I’m ever falling short of your expectations, I want you to challenge me.

## **My Role**

I ensure the team operates with consistency, clarity, and shared ownership. We thrive when our work is predictable, when knowledge flows, and when no single person becomes a bottleneck or a silo.  
I coach, unblock, protect your time, and advocate for your professional growth.

## **What I Value Most**

Honest communication is essential. If you commit to something, follow through. Reliability builds trust.  
If something is off or unclear, bring it early. I prefer direct conversations and quick resolution over ambiguity.  
I used to say yes too often and overload myself — I’ve improved, but I appreciate when you help keep us collectively focused.  
Keeping me informed helps me support you and highlight the importance of our work to leadership.

## **My Expectations**

Use my calendar freely — it’s always open.  
Message me anytime on Teams or email; I’ll respond asynchronously.  
“Done” includes delivery, documentation, and sharing knowledge with the team.  
Async first. Sync only when needed (incidents, absences, urgent matters).

## **1:1s**

We meet **at least once every two weeks**.  
This is your time. You bring your topics first; I finish with mine.  
Our focus: development, well-being, and long-term growth.  
Status updates belong in the daily.

## **Personality Quirks**

I expect no surprises — not for me, not for others.  
Under pressure, I stay calm and will always protect the team.

## **The First 90 Days**

Success looks like a team where everyone can understand and support each other's work. We don’t operate in silos — we grow by learning multiple areas.  
Mistakes are part of learning. What matters is absorbing the lesson quickly and not repeating the same mistake.