Why a Roblox engineering exec sends a weekly recap email to the CEO
Briefly

Sebastian Barrios, a senior engineering executive at Roblox, emphasizes the importance of a weekly recap email that he sends to his CEO. This email details his accomplishments, upcoming tasks, and areas where he needs assistance, thus freeing up valuable one-on-one time for strategic discussions rather than routine updates. He shares this same email with his broader team to ensure alignment on priorities, fostering collaboration, and collective problem-solving. Barrios believes that this simple habit, surprisingly underutilized by others, significantly enhances productivity and team dynamics.
A weekly recap email saves time and aligns leadership for strategic conversations, reducing the need for routine check-ins and enhancing team collaboration.
By outlining accomplishments, next steps, and challenges in his weekly email with the CEO, Barrios ensures that meetings focus on higher-level strategy.
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