Making the Move to Manager: Common Pitfalls for New Engineering Leaders

Explore the challenges and strategies for transitioning from an individual contributor to an engineering leader in this 12-minute talk by Jacqueline Pan and Marlena Lui from LeadDev. Learn how to navigate the significant shift in responsibilities and mindset required for success in a managerial role. Discover insights on rebranding yourself as a leader, building trust with your team, delegating effectively, and striking the right balance between proactive leadership and micromanagement. Gain valuable perspectives on managing both within your existing team and when joining a new one, including how to maintain relationships with former peers who become direct reports and how to establish credibility in a new environment. Address common pitfalls in people leadership and learn techniques for managing up to skip-leads. Prepare for your journey into engineering leadership by understanding the key differences between individual contributor and managerial roles, and equip yourself with strategies to thrive in your new position.

Making the move to manager: Common pitfalls for new engineering leaders Jacqueline Pan & Marlena Lui