Becoming a manager

gorebrushgorebrush Member Posts: 2,743 ■■■■■■■□□□
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Well I am in the market for a new role and one of the transitions I will need to make sooner or later is to become a manager. I've been a team lead before and right now I am considered the "senior" guy in the team I'm in.

I would just like to see if anyone can offer some pearls of wisdom from when they became a fully fledged manager in the IT workplace.

Thanks
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  • dave330idave330i Member Posts: 2,091 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Give all instructions/directions verbally. That way, if things go wrong there's no paper trail leading back to you. icon_wink.gif

    Actually had a manager like that.
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  • lsud00dlsud00d Member Posts: 1,571
    A few thoughts...
    • Always think about the 'big picture', and focus on the core mission of the establishment (profits? saving money? etc)
    • Always be business oriented, and be able to talk and translate between the technical and non-technical (think C-level)
    • Be able to guide others, and operate hands-off (without pulling out your hair)
    • Let people fail (with a moderate safety net), and help them learn through the process
    The type of managerial roles/duties will vary depending on the position, but business is the bottom line.
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