surviving change at work:
the missing manual for tech employees
Surviving change at work by vanessa gennarelli
The reality of working at a high-growth organization can be tough to endure. From product pivots to constantly shifting expectations to personnel turnover, it’s enough to cause whiplash. If this is your first (or second, or even third!) rodeo in a tech job, and you’re wondering how to stay upright amid the tumult, Surviving Change at Work will keep you grounded.
“Vanessa has an incredible ability to put her finger on exactly those tough things we all need to know, but might be afraid to ask about - or not know who to ask. In this book, she turns that power into invaluable career advice. Grounded in personal experience, packed with great wisdom and practical tools, and written in Vanessa’s inimitably no-nonsense style, this book is a treasure.”
— Shanku Niyogi, Vice President of Product, Databricks
“This is the missing manual for navigating fast-scaling organizations — the companies that can change your life and career.”
— Sean Blanda, VP Content, Crossbeam
“This is the guide to alignment. Because of her proven expertise leading teams and her personal thoughtfulness, Vanessa understands the necessary dialogue between organizations and individuals like few people do.”
— Emily Goligoski, Head of Research & SVP, Charter
About Vanessa
Vanessa Gennarelli is the principal of Fortuna, a change management firm, and the chief operating officer for Workbrew. She has led cross-functional teams at rapidly growing organizations, including GitHub Education through its acquisition by Microsoft. While at one of the largest tech companies on the planet, she learned how to navigate cultural differences, integrate new processes, and help direct reports thrive through change.
With a background in instructional design, Vanessa has a master’s degree in technology, innovation, and education (Harvard). She is a former research intern at MIT Media Lab and a graduate of the LEAD Program (Stanford Business School). At home in Philadelphia, she invests in small businesses through the Circle of Aunts and Uncles, a group dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Circadium School of Contemporary Circus.
