Should I Become a Manager in IT? - Career Decision Points and Skills

Explore the key considerations for transitioning into an IT management role in this 21-minute SQLBits conference talk. Gain insights into crucial career decision points, essential managerial traits, necessary training for success, and strategies to support employee and organizational growth. Learn about the importance of effective leadership, common management myths, self-awareness, required skills, and challenging realities of the position. Discover the management process and the significance of active listening in leadership. Presented by Buck Woody, this session provides valuable guidance for IT professionals contemplating a move into management.

Introduction
Importance of a good manager
Myths of management
Know yourself
Skills
Tough Truths
The Process
Active Listening