Erin Jackson

Founder at Manager Material

Speaker

Erin has been developing managers for over a decade, equipping them with critical tools to be successful and confident when it comes to managing a team. Her practical guidance covers the proven best practices from engagements with thousands of managers of all levels and across a variety of roles and industries. Working with companies such as Uber, TikTok, VistaJet, RFK Racing, and numerous others online, she combines her background as a global leader in Human Resources with her hands on development and coaching experience to guide managers on the most effective strategies to drive high levels of team engagement while mitigating common risks.

The core responsibilities of a people manager are often overlooked and undertrained while we spend significant time on popular “Leadership” courses. Leadership skills are important, but they are only part of the overall picture when it comes to oversight of a team. The majority if not all problems at work lead back to gaps in manager fundamentals. Erin covers the important framework for evaluating your own performance as a people manager.

Erin resides in Austin, TX with husband Justin, recently becoming empty nesters.