Seeks out feedback

Actively communicates what they are working on

Seeks guidance from other engineers, rather than answers

Writes PR descriptions that provide basic context for the change

Points out syntactical improvements in code reviews

Provides regular status updates to their mentor/buddy

Proactively gives feedback to those they work with

Can deliver their work to their team and others

Provides helpful and actionable feedback in code reviews in an empathetic manner

Gives feedback to peers when asked

Accepts feedback graciously

Proactively communicates to their team what they are working on, why, how it's going and what help they need

Can successfully get buy-in for their proposals

Clearly communicates throughout implementation of solutions

Considers the opinions of others before defending their own

Proactively seeks feedback from the people around them

Proactively gives timely actionable feedback to peers

Transparent about mistakes they've made, early

Communicates their area’s role within the larger mission of the company

Gives direct and constructive feedback to other engineers

Shares technical context and direction for less experienced engineers

Helps people in non-technical roles understand technical constraints / trade-offs

Transparent in making design and technical decisions

Proactively gives feedback 'upwards' and to people they interact with who are not in their team

Communicates the long-term vision & mission for the company and their area

Talks to non-technical stakeholders on appropriate level of abstraction

Helps other people develop themselves and regularly gives insightful, useful feedback to those around them

An effective and inspiring communicator internally and externally

Transparent about feedback they have received and what they are going to do differently