Practical Advice for First-Time Managers: Navigating the Transition
By
mooreds
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Summary
The article provides candid advice for first-time managers, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a leadership role. It emphasizes the lack of formal training for management and the shift in responsibilities, such as no longer doing the work directly but guiding others. The tone is relatable and humorous, offering practical insights from personal experience.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBeing a first-time manager is weird. You go from being great at your job to being a total beginner at a job that nobody really taught you how to do.
There’s no 'Manager Bootcamp.' There’s no Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Management (ok, actually, there is but they’re scams. Just don’t.)
Your Job Isn’t to Do the Work Anymore. I know. That part sucks.
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