Editing Management Principles (Winter 2026) (section)

== First Impressions and Getting Started ==



=== Tuesday, Jan 6 -- Before You Begin ===


'''Before Class'''
* Watch the [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143198116 'Introduction to CSS 350'] video
* Read over the syllabus (this document!) and be ready to ask questions.

'''In-class Goals'''
* Review class structure and plan for the quarter
* Dive in on content: Why is this a class?
* Getting-acquainted activity -- interview intros
* Remaining time: Start the class checklist

'''In-class materials'''
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143988921 Slides]

'''Optional Materials'''
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143199028 How to conduct a job interview], by "Bartleby" from ''The Economist''
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143199029 How to conduct job interviews when you've never done it before], by Irina Cozma, ''Harvard Business Review''

=== Wednesday, January 7: DUE: Class Checklist ===

'''Required Task:''' Complete the class setup checklist on Canvas. 

As with most other assignments, you must complete this task by 11:59pm Seattle time.

=== Thursday, January 8 -- First Day on the Job ===

'''Before Class:'''
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143551968 Read the Reading Note] <-- cold call questions in here
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143551975 Watch the lecture video]
* Read [https://theconversation.com/why-metas-embrace-of-a-flat-management-structure-may-not-lead-to-the-innovation-and-efficiency-mark-zuckerberg-seeks-199731 this article on Meta announcing a flat structure]
* Read [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143551922 "Informal Networks: The Company Behind the Chart"] by David Krackhardt and Jeffrey R Hanson, published in the ''Harvard Business Review''
* Read [https://www.techinterviewhandbook.org/understanding-compensation/ this guide to tech company compensation]
* Read [https://www.svb.com/startup-insights/startup-growth/types-of-corporations-and-how-to-incorporate-your-startup/ this guide to company structures]
'''In-class Goals'''
* Class Discussion (see reading note)
* Groups assigned and announced.
* Team Kick-off Activities

'''In-class Materials'''
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143551968 Class Slides]
* [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1878628/files/folder/Week%201?preview=143988974 Miro Discussion Boards]

'''Optional Materials'''
* ''Intrigued by the idea of a flat organization?'' Check out [https://www.agilefederation.com/post/valve-corporation-a-case-study-in-the-future-of-organizational-structure this description of the flat structure at Valve Corporation]
* ''Want to dig in deeper on this idea of institutional isomorphism?'' This [https://www.talkingaboutorganizations.com/120-institutional-isomorphism-dimaggio-powell/ podcast discusses the article in further detail.]