Summary: Transitioning from a software engineer to an engineering manager requires new skills like clear communication, strategic planning, and mentoring others. Managers must prioritize relationships and adaptability to support their team’s well-being and navigate changes effectively. It’s important to understand that management involves a shift from technical tasks to fostering team dynamics and collaboration.
Clear communication is the core of great management. (View Highlight)
As a manager, you’re responsible for dividing projects into steps, assigning tasks to your team and creating a schedule to complete them. (View Highlight)