The truth about being a manager
An experienced manager reflects on the transition from individual contributor to leadership, noting the inherent loneliness and the need for emotional distance. The piece highlights the challenges of maintaining team dynamics while managing corporate expectations.
Why it matters
Offers professional development insights into the psychological and social shifts required for effective management.
I vividly remember most of my own journey into engineering management over the years. Throughout my career, I’ve also mentored several people taking the step from engineer to engineering manager. It’s a challenging and often lonely journey, and here are a few truths most new managers realize the hard way. (If you aren’t a manager yourself, you might just learn a bit about your manager’s situation.)
Personal reflection on management dynamics that is neutral and non-partisan.
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